loud explosion

collocation in English

meaningsofloudandexplosion

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loud
adjective
adverb
uk
/laʊd/us
/laʊd/
making a lot ...
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explosion
noun
uk
/ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/us
/ɪkˈsploʊ.ʒən/
the fact of something such as a ...
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(Definition ofloudandexplosionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofloud explosion

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But then came aloudexplosion, or perhaps that explosion was later on.
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When the expenditure has been completed, we shall hear the same type ofloudexplosionthat was heard when the gasworks were blown up.
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Last night, at about 20 minutes past 11—not 12 hours ago—there was aloudexplosionof a firework of some description outside my bedroom window.
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There is aloudexplosionand little jelly bean-shaped oozes everywhere.
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The blast from the collision created a veryloudexplosionthat could be heard from miles away.
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There was aloudexplosion, but no one was injured.
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Those who heard the blast reported aloudexplosionto police and newspapers.
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The train derailed as the driver applied emergency brakes after listening to aloudexplosionnearby.
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The song continues with an uninterrupted firework display, ending with aloudexplosionof fireworks.
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The contestants had to stay concentrated despiteloudexplosionnoises in the background.
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They were inaccurate but had a spectacularlyloudexplosionthat demoralized the enemy.
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I heard aloudexplosionand rushed out and saw the plane in flames one witness said.
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The mine will detonate with 10 lbs of pressure and will produce aloudexplosion.
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The effects represented the nightmare, which would conclude with the sound of aloudexplosion.
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Almost immediately, aloudexplosionannounced that the first torpedo had found its mark, and a minute later a second explosion sounded, followed by strong breaking up noises.
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A neighbor, who was walking her dog(s), heard aloudexplosionand saw a house engulfed in flames around 5:40 a.m., and called 911.
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A few seconds later the group hears aloudexplosionas a barrier that holds back the glacial waters is destroyed, water is flowing into the laboratory.
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She goes on to describe the loud explosions and the difficulties that she faces.
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Two very loud explosions were heard and were followed by distant rumblings.
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