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barrage
, bras de prolongement
, bras de levier
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Definition & Synonyms
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• Boom
- (n.) A long pole or spar, run out for the purpose of extending the bottom of a particular sail; as, the jib boom, the studding-sail boom, etc.
- (n.) A strong and extensive advance, with more or less noisy excitement; -- applied colloquially or humorously to market prices, the demand for stocks or commodities and to political chances of aspirants to office; as, a boom in the stock market; a boom in coffee.
- (v. i.) To cry with a hollow note; to make a hollow sound, as the bittern, and some insects.
- (n.) A long spar or beam, projecting from the mast of a derrick, from the outer end of which the body to be lifted is suspended.
- (n.) A line of connected floating timbers stretched across a river, or inclosing an area of water, to keep saw logs, etc., from floating away.
- (v. t.) To cause to advance rapidly in price; as, to boom railroad or mining shares; to create a "boom" for; as to boom Mr. C. for senator.
- (v. i.) To make a hollow sound, as of waves or cannon.
- (n.) A pole with a conspicuous top, set up to mark the channel in a river or harbor.
- (v. i.) To have a rapid growth in market value or in popular favor; to go on rushingly.
- (v. t.) To extend, or push, with a boom or pole; as, to boom out a sail; to boom off a boat.
- (n.) A hollow roar, as of waves or cannon; also, the hollow cry of the bittern; a booming.
- (n.) A strong chain cable, or line of spars bound together, extended across a river or the mouth of a harbor, to obstruct navigation or passage.
- (v. i.) To rush with violence and noise, as a ship under a press of sail, before a free wind.
Synonyms:
Blast, Bonanza, Din, Expand, Flourish, Nail, Prosper, Roar, Roaring, Smash, Thrive, Thunder,
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• Boomer
- (n.) One who works up a "boom".
- (n.) A large male kangaroo.
- (n.) One who, or that which, booms.
- (n.) A North American rodent, so named because it is said to make a booming noise. See Sewellel.
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• Booming
- (a.) Rushing with violence; swelling with a hollow sound; making a hollow sound or note; roaring; resounding.
- (n.) The act of producing a hollow or roaring sound; a violent rushing with heavy roar; as, the booming of the sea; a deep, hollow sound; as, the booming of bitterns.
- (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Boom
- (a.) Advancing or increasing amid noisy excitement; as, booming prices; booming popularity.
Synonyms:
Flourishing, Palmy, Prospering, Prosperous, Roaring, Stentorian, Thriving,
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