Definition of boom

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Boom (v. i.) To cry with a hollow note; to make a hollow sound, as the bittern, and some insects..

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Leucadendron :: Leucadendron (n.) A genus of evergreen shrubs from the Cape of Good Hope, having handsome foliage. Leucadendron argenteum is the silverboom of the colonists..
Spinner :: Spinnaker (n.) A large triangular sail set upon a boom, -- used when running before the wind..
Guy :: Guy (n.) A rope, chain, or rod attached to anything to steady it; as: a rope to steady or guide an object which is being hoisted or lowered; a rope which holds in place the end of a boom, spar, or yard in a ship; a chain or wire rope connecting a suspension bridge with the land on either side to prevent lateral swaying; a rod or rope attached to the top of a structure, as of a derrick, and extending obliquely to the ground, where it is fastened..
Boom :: Boom (v. i.) To make a hollow sound, as of waves or cannon..
Boom :: Boom (v. i.) To rush with violence and noise, as a ship under a press of sail, before a free wind..
Boom :: Boom (v. i.) To have a rapid growth in market value or in popular favor; to go on rushingly.
Ringtail :: Ringtail (n.) A light sail set abaft and beyong the leech of a boom-and-gaff sail; -- called also ringsail.
Boom :: Boom (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..
Boomer :: Boomer (n.) A large male kangaroo.
Spanker :: Spanker (n.) The after sail of a ship or bark, being a fore-and-aft sail attached to a boom and gaff; -- sometimes called driver. See Illust. under Sail..
Jaw :: "Jaw (n.) The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast..
Inhauler :: Inhauler (n.) A rope used to draw in the jib boom, or flying jib boom..
Crotch :: Crotch (n.) A stanchion or post of wood or iron, with two arms for supporting a boom, spare yards, etc.; -- called also crane and crutch..
Boom :: Boom (n.) A pole with a conspicuous top, set up to mark the channel in a river or harbor..
Boomkin :: Boomkin (n.) Same as Bumkin.
Boomslange :: Boomslange (n.) A large South African tree snake (Bucephalus Capensis). Although considered venomous by natives, it has no poison fangs..
Bombilation :: Bombilation (n.) A humming sound; a booming.
Jib :: "Jib (v. i.) A triangular sail set upon a stay or halyard extending from the foremast or fore-topmast to the bowsprit or the jib boom. Large vessels often carry several jibe; as, inner jib; outer jib; flying jib; etc..
Boom :: Boom (n.) A hollow roar, as of waves or cannon; also, the hollow cry of the bittern; a booming..
Spekboom :: Spekboom (n.) The purslane tree of South Africa, -- said to be the favorite food of elephants..
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