n.
1.a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
2.the act of exploding or bursting something
3.a sudden great increase
4.the noise caused by an explosion
5.the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant
6.a sudden outburst
7.a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball
Idiom of the Day
say a mouthful
to say something of great importance/meaning/length
"You certainly said a mouthful," I said when my friend began to tell me about his complaint.