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Noun

thunderbird

n.
C1 Advanced US /ˈθəndɝˌbɝd/ thun·der·bird Computing Mythology

n.a powerful computer system or a large, fast car. It can also refer to a large bird from Native American stories that is said to be a powerful spirit.

n.a powerful computer system or a high-performance vehicle. In a mythological context, it refers to a large, powerful bird from Native American folklore, often associated with the Thunderer or a storm spirit.


SIMPLE

The company bought a new thunderbird to handle its heavy workloads.

CONTEXTUAL

In the old stories, the thunderbird would fly across the sky during a storm to bring rain to the land.

COMPLEX

The latest iteration of the thunderbird represents a significant leap in processing power, allowing researchers to simulate complex weather patterns in real-time.

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