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  2. Muzzle blast - Wikipedia

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    The audible sound of a gun discharging, also known as the muzzle report or gunfire, may have two sources: the muzzle blast itself, which manifests as a loud and brief "pop" or "bang", and any sonic boom produced by a transonic or supersonic projectile, which manifest as a sharp whip-like crack that persists a bit longer.

  3. Sonic weapon - Wikipedia

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    The device works by emitting an ultra-high frequency blast (around 19–20 kHz) that teenagers or people under approximately 20 are susceptible to and find uncomfortable. Age-related hearing loss apparently prevents the ultra-high pitch sound from causing a nuisance to those in their late twenties and above, though this is wholly dependent on a ...

  4. Muzzle flash - Wikipedia

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    FN Five-seven muzzle flash Muzzle flash of an Israeli Merkava IIId Baz tank IMI 120 mm gun. Muzzle flash is the light — both visible and infrared — created by a muzzle blast, which is caused by the sudden release and expansion of high-temperature, high-pressure gases from the muzzle of a firearm during shooting.

  5. Gunshot - Wikipedia

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    A typical muzzle blast generates a shock wave with a sound pressure level (SPL) of 140 dB or louder. [1] A whip-like “snap” or “crack” caused by the sonic boom that occurs as a projectile moves through the air at supersonic speeds. Gunfire can be confused with other noises that can sound similar, such as firework explosions and cars ...

  6. Silencer (firearms) - Wikipedia

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    A silencer, also known as a sound suppressor, suppressor, or sound moderator, is a muzzle device that suppresses the blast created when a gun (firearm or airgun) is discharged, thereby reducing the acoustic intensity of the muzzle report (sound of a gunshot) and jump, by modulating the speed and pressure of the propellant gas released from the ...

  7. Sonic boom - Wikipedia

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    The sound of a sonic boom depends largely on the distance between the observer and the aircraft shape producing the sonic boom. A sonic boom is usually heard as a deep double "boom" as the aircraft is usually some distance away. The sound is much like that of mortar bombs, commonly used in firework displays. It is a common misconception that ...

  8. This Animal Legit Sounds Like a Machine Gun - AOL

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    The post This Animal Legit Sounds Like a Machine Gun appeared first on A-Z Animals. Show comments. Advertisement. Advertisement. In Other News. Entertainment. Entertainment. The Today Show.

  9. List of onomatopoeias - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 14 January 2025. This is a list of onomatopoeias, i.e. words that imitate, resemble, or suggest the source of the sound that they describe. For more information, see the linked articles. Human vocal sounds Achoo, Atishoo, the sound of a sneeze Ahem, a sound made to clear the throat or to draw attention ...