"castle thunder" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From the fact that it is commonly used in film scenes depicting a sinister castle illuminated by lightning flashes. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} castle thunder (uncountable)
  1. A stock sound effect of a loud thunderclap during a rainstorm, used in numerous films. Tags: uncountable Related terms: Howie scream, Wilhelm scream
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