"thunderflash" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: thunderflashes [plural]
Etymology: thunder + flash Etymology templates: {{compound|en|thunder|flash}} thunder + flash Head templates: {{en-noun}} thunderflash (plural thunderflashes)
  1. (military) A pyrotechnic device that generates a loud noise, used to simulate battlefield conditions. Categories (topical): Military Related terms: flash-bang
    Sense id: en-thunderflash-en-noun-WLK87MpG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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