Mawson, C.O.S., ed. (1870–1938). Roget’s International Thesaurus. 1922.
Class III. Words Relating to MatterSection III. Organic Matter
2. Sensation
(ii) Specific Sounds
406. [Sudden and Violent Sounds.] Snap.
REPORT, decrepitation, crepitation; thump, knock, clap, thud; burst, thunderclap, thunderburst, eruption, blowout [tire], explosion, discharge, detonation, firing, salvo, volley.
DETONATOR, bomb, gun, rifle; torpedo, squib, cracker, firecracker, popgun, rattle.