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A loud, deep, resonant sound
“A loud boom was heard as these battling behemoths fell toward the ground, pinning poor Ms. Cantazo underneath.”
An instance or period of increasing or expanding in amount, value or size
“State wildlife biologist Joe Lamandola says that with the population boom has come a boom in complaints.”
A period of prosperity or economic growth
“During the economic boom of the '80s and early '90s, the sector's output grew by 20 percent per year.”
A movable pole, typically used to support a microphone or camera
“When you move a boom mic in front of a lighted scene and move the boom around a little, you may notice shadows on the actor or on the background whenever the mic or boom passes through a spotlight beam.”
A loud and typically discordant noise or sound
Economic recovery
A rich mine or vein of silver or gold
A long rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material
A tall upright post, spar, or other structure on a ship or boat, in sailing vessels generally carrying a sail or sails
Economic growth
Telephone truck
High birthrate
Wood prepared for use in building and carpentry
A thick rope of wire or hemp used for construction, mooring ships, and towing vehicles
A barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir used to generate electricity or as a water supply
A sound or sounds caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back to the listener
To develop, increase or grow rapidly
“He felt that greater government regulation would create consumer trust and sales would boom.”
To prosper or be successful
“Locals are hoping that business will boom once the festival starts.”
To make a loud, deep, resonant sound
“The thunder would boom in the distance with cracks of light breaking the sky.”
To say in a loud, deep, resonant voice
“But when he wanted something done, he would boom at her until she shook in her shoes.”
To burst or shatter violently and noisily
To make a clear resonant or vibrating sound
Characterized by prosperity or affluence
“It was a boom period economically, and there were great demands for labor to keep up with the production of consumer goods.”
Used to show that something appears by magic
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