Words Like BOOM
We have put together a list of words that are similar to BOOM.
17 Alternative Words Similar to boom
5 examples of boom
1
the jib boom, the studding-sail boom, etc.
2
to boom out a sail; to boom off a boat
3
a boom in the stock market; a boom in coffee
4
to boom railroad or mining shares; to create a “boom” for; as to boom Mr. C. for senator
5
business is booming
10 definitions of boom
1
A long pole or spar, run out for the purpose of extending the bottom of a particular sail
2
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.
3
A pole with a conspicuous top, set up to mark the channel in a river or harbor.
4
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.
5
A line of connected floating timbers stretched across a river, or inclosing an area of water, to keep saw logs, etc., from floating away.
6
To extend, or push, with a boom or pole.
7
To cry with a hollow note; to make a hollow sound, as the bittern, and some insects.
8
To make a hollow sound, as of waves or cannon.
9
To rush with violence and noise, as a ship under a press of sail, before a free wind.
10
To have a rapid growth in market value or in popular favor; to go on rushingly.