boom

B1
Pronunciation
/buːm/
/bum/
Noun
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

A low-pitched, resonant sound, such as of an explosion.

Example Sentences
  • The boom of the surf.
2 Definition

A rapid expansion or increase.

Example Sentences
  • You should prepare for the coming boom in the tech industry.
3 Definition

One of the calls of certain monkeys or birds.

4 Definition

A spar extending the foot of a sail; a spar rigged outboard from a ship's side to which boats are secured in harbour.

5 Definition

A movable pole used to support a microphone or camera.

6 Definition

A horizontal member of a crane or derrick, used for lifting.

7 Definition

The longest element of a Yagi antenna, on which the other, smaller ones are transversally mounted.

8 Definition

A floating barrier used to obstruct navigation, for military or other purposes; or used for the containment of an oil spill or to control the flow of logs from logging operations.

9 Definition

A wishbone-shaped piece of windsurfing equipment.

10 Definition

The section of the arm on a backhoe closest to the tractor.

11 Definition

A gymnastics apparatus similar to a balance beam.

12 Definition

A period of prosperity, growth, progress, or high market activity.

Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make a loud, hollow, resonant sound.

Example Sentences
  • I can hear the organ slowly booming from the chapel.
2 Definition

(of speech) To exclaim with force, to shout, to thunder.

3 Definition

To make something boom.

Example Sentences
  • Men in grey robes slowly boom the drums of death.
4 Definition

To publicly praise.

5 Definition

To rush with violence and noise, as a ship under a press of sail, before a free wind.

6 Definition

To extend, or push, with a boom or pole.

Example Sentences
  • to boom off a boat
7 Definition

(usually with "up" or "down") To raise or lower with a crane boom.

8 Definition

To flourish, grow, or progress.

Example Sentences
  • Business was booming.
9 Definition

To cause to advance rapidly in price.

Example Sentences
  • to boom railroad or mining shares
Interjection
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Used to suggest the sound of an explosion.

2 Definition

Used to suggest something happening suddenly and unexpectedly.