Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - boom
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1. n. & v. --n. a deep resonant sound. --v.intr. make or speak with a boom. Etymology: imit. 2. n. & v. --n. a period of prosperity or sudden activity in commerce. --v.intr. (esp. of commercial ventures) be suddenly prosperous or successful. Phrases and idioms boom town a town undergoing sudden growth due to a boom. Derivatives boomlet n. Etymology: 19th-c. US word, perhaps f. BOOM(1) (cf. make things hum) 3. n. 1 Naut. a pivoted spar to which the foot of a sail is attached, allowing the angle of the sail to be changed. 2 a long pole over a film or television set, carrying microphones and other equipment. 3 a floating barrier across the mouth of a harbour or river. Etymology: Du., = BEAM n.
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I. verb Etymology: Middle English bomben, bummen, of imitative origin Date: 15th century intransitive verb to make a deep hollow sound, 2. to increase in importance, popularity, or esteem, to experience a sudden rapid growth and expansion usually with an increase in prices , to develop rapidly in population and importance , to increase greatly in size or number , transitive verb to cause to resound, to cause a rapid growth or increase of ; boost, to hit or kick forcefully , II. noun Date: 15th century a ~ing sound or cry, a rapid expansion or increase: as, a general movement in support of a candidate for office, rapid settlement and development of a town or district, a rapid widespread expansion of economic activity, an upsurge in activity, interest, or popularity , III. noun see: beam Date: 1627 a long spar used to extend the foot of a sail, 2. a chain or line of connected floating timbers extended across a river, lake, or harbor (as to obstruct passage or catch floating objects), a temporary floating barrier used to contain an oil spill, 3. a long beam projecting from the mast of a derrick to support or guide cargo, a long more or less horizontal supporting arm or brace (as for holding a microphone or for supporting an antenna), a spar or outrigger connecting the tail surfaces and the main supporting structure of an aircraft ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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