shattering (n.)

  1. the act of breaking something into small pieces

    [ Syn: smashing ]

    shattering (adj.)

  1. seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering; shattering rain striking the windowpanes; the shattering tones of the enormous carillon; the shattering peal of artillery'

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