Boom

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A boom can mean different things:

  • A boom is a low-pitched sound, often reverberant. The sound of thunder and the sound of an explosion are often called booms.
  • A boom is a long bar:
    • used in sailing and windsurfing to hold the sail.
    • used in waterskiing for the beginning skier to hold onto.
    • used in movies and television to hold microphones.