storm

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NGSL Rank: 1996
storm
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Meanings
noun
  • a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
  • a tumultuous reaction; an uproar or controversy.
    E.g. the book caused a storm in America
  • storm windows.
  • a direct assault by troops on a fortified place.
verb
  • move angrily or forcefully in a specified direction.
    E.g. she burst into tears and stormed off
  • (of troops) suddenly attack and capture (a building or other place) by means of force.
    E.g. commandos stormed a hijacked plane early today
  • (of the weather) be violent, with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

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