thunder run

C1Military

(technical, historical)A rapid, forceful attack aimed at surprising and overwhelming the enemy, often involving heavy weaponry and speed.

Example

• The battalion executed a thunder run to break through the enemy lines and secure the city.

C2Military

(historical)A tactic used by the 11th Armored Cavalry during the Vietnam War to clear roads of mines by firing at potential ambush points.

Example

• The thunder run tactic was crucial for safe passage during the Vietnam War.

C2Military

(historical)A series of rapid, armored raids used by the U.S. Army during the 2003 Battle of Baghdad to capture the city quickly.

Example

• The thunder runs into Baghdad were pivotal in the swift capture of the city.

B2Nightlife

(informal, slang)A bar crawl where participants visit multiple bars in quick succession.

Example

• They planned a thunder run through downtown to celebrate the end of exams.

C1Theater

(technical)A wooden trough used to create the sound of thunder in theatrical productions.