explosion rip through

Frequency: 7.513.1 per million words

Describes the force of an explosion spreading rapidly through a place.

rip throughNOUN + rip through (as subject)

Categories:

explosion

Examples (10)

  • A massive explosion ripped through the chemical plant yesterday, causing widespread damage.
  • Survivors described the terrifying moment the explosion ripped through the underground tunnel.
  • If the gas leak isn't contained, a sudden explosion could rip through the entire building.
  • The force of the explosion ripped through the crowded market square in seconds.
  • Witnesses watched in horror as a secondary explosion ripped through the burning wreckage.
  • An explosion ripped through the hull of the ship, causing it to take on water rapidly.
  • News reports confirmed that a powerful explosion had ripped through the heart of the city.
  • The explosion ripped through the residential area, shattering windows for miles around.
  • Emergency crews arrived shortly after a gas explosion ripped through the apartment block.
  • We felt the ground shake violently as the explosion ripped through the industrial zone.