Thunder and Thunderclap

Thunder noun - A booming or crashing noise caused by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning.

Thunderclap and thunder are semantically related In some cases you can use "Thunderclap" instead a noun "Thunder".

Nearby Words: thundering, thunderous, thundered, thunderstorm, thundery

Thunderclap noun - A single sharp crash of thunder.

Thunder and thunderclap are semantically related in bang topic. You can use "Thunder" instead a noun "Thunderclap", if it concerns topics such as loud hitting noise.