Synonyms for shock wave

Grammar : Noun

Définition of shock wave

noun sudden strong wave

Example sentences :

There was a terrific flash of flame and a shock wave of concussion.
Extract from : « Islands of Space » by John W Campbell

A bullet cracked above his head, so close he felt the shock wave.
Extract from : « The Green Beret » by Thomas Edward Purdom

In his bachelor apartment, Troy was sprawled on the edge of his bed when the first shock wave struck.
Extract from : « The Thirst Quenchers » by Rick Raphael

Whenever a shock wave strikes something of different density, its direction and velocity change.
Extract from : « The Flaming Mountain » by Harold Leland Goodwin

What would the situation there be as to the shock wave which you have heretofore described?
Extract from : « Warren Commission (6 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

The shock wave hit Gordon, knocking him from his feet into the crowd around him.
Extract from : « Police Your Planet » by Lester del Rey

As the plane roared on—rocking from the shock wave of the explosion—Joe saw a crater and a boiling cloud of smoke and flying sand.
Extract from : « Space Platform » by Murray Leinster

The ultradrive had just one slight drawback: it set up a shock wave that made suns explode.
Extract from : « Time Fuze » by Gordon Randall Garrett

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