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   storm

   /stɔːm/

   noun

   • 1. a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow. Similar tempestsquallgalehurricanetornadocyclonetyphoonsuperstormthunderstormcloudburstdownpourrainstormhailstormdelugemonsoontropical stormelectrical stormsnowstormblizzarddust stormdust devilwilliwawice stormwindstormburan
   • ▪ an intense low-pressure weather system; a cyclone.
   • ▪ a wind of force 10 on the Beaufort scale (48–55 knots or 88–102 km/h).
   • ▪ a heavy discharge of missiles or blows: "two men were taken by a storm of bullets" Similar volleysalvofusilladebarragedischargeshowersprayhailrain
   • 2. a tumultuous reaction; an uproar or controversy: "the book caused a storm in America" Similar uproarcommotionfurorebrouhahatroubledisturbancehue and cryupheavalcontroversyscandalargumentfracasfightwar of wordsinformal:to-dohoo-harumpushullabalooballyhooructionsstinkrow
   • ▪ a vehement outburst of a specified feeling or reaction: "the disclosure raised a storm of protest" Similar outburstoutbreakexplosioneruptionoutpouringsurgeupsurgeavalanchetorrentflooddelugeblazeflare-up
   • 3. storm windows. North American
   • 4. a direct assault by troops on a fortified place. Similar assaultattackonslaughtoffensivechargeraidforaysortierushdescentincursionthrustpushblitzblitzkriegaggressionarchaic:onset

   verb

   • 1. move angrily or forcefully in a specified direction: "she burst into tears and stormed off" Similar stride angrilystompmarchchargestalkflouncestampfling
   • ▪ shout (something) angrily; rage: "‘Don't patronize me!’ she stormed" Similar rantraverant and raveshoutbellowroarthunderrageexplode
   • ▪ move forcefully and decisively to a specified position in a game or contest: "Chester stormed back with two goals in five minutes"
   • 2. (of troops) suddenly attack and capture (a building or other place) by means of force: "commandos stormed a hijacked plane early today" Similar attackchargerushconduct an offensive onmake an onslaught onmake a raid/foray/sortie ondescend ontake by stormattempt to capture
   • 3. (of the weather) be violent, with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

   Word Origin Old English, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch storm and German Sturm, probably also to the verb stir1. The verb dates from late Middle English in storm (sense 3 of the verb).

   Derivatives

   • 1. stormproof adjective

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   What does storm mean?

   • : a disturbance of the atmosphere marked by wind and usually by rain, snow, hail, sleet, or thunder and lightning medicine : the sudden and often dangerous onset, increase, or worsening of the symptoms of a disease see also cytokine storm, thyroid storm attack, assail, assault, bombard, storm mean to make an onslaught upon.

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   What is a storm & why is it important?

   • Storm is a generic term, popularly used to describe a large variety of atmospheric disturbances, ranging from ordinary rain showers and snowstorms to thunderstorms, wind and wind-related disturbances, such as gales, tornadoes, tropical cyclones, and sandstorms.

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   Where does the word Storm come from?

   • The English word comes from Proto-Germanic *sturmaz meaning "noise, tumult". Storms are created when a center of low pressure develops with the system of high pressure surrounding it. This combination of opposing forces can create winds and result in the formation of storm clouds such as cumulonimbus.

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   What does a storm look like?

   • Storm, violent atmospheric disturbance, characterized by low barometric pressure, cloud cover, precipitation, strong winds, and possibly lightning and thunder. Storm is a generic term, popularly used to describe a large variety of atmospheric disturbances, ranging from ordinary rain showers and

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › StormStorm - Wikipedia

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   [1] Storms are created when a center of low pressure develops with the system of high pressure surrounding it. This combination of opposing forces can create winds and result in the formation of storm clouds such as cumulonimbus.

4. www.britannica.com › science › stormStorm | Hurricanes, Cyclones, Typhoons | Britannica

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   4 days ago · Storm is a generic term, popularly used to describe a large variety of atmospheric disturbances, ranging from ordinary rain showers and snowstorms to thunderstorms, wind and wind-related disturbances, such as gales, tornadoes, tropical cyclones, and sandstorms.

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6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › stormStorm Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of STORM is a disturbance of the atmosphere marked by wind and usually by rain, snow, hail, sleet, or thunder and lightning. How to use storm in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Storm.

7. study.com › academy › lessonWhat is a Storm? | Definition, Types & Effects | Study.com

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   May 1, 2024 · A storm is a weather disturbance with destructive power where strong winds, massive cloud formations, and precipitation like snow, rain, or hail occur. Most storms form when...

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9. www.encyclopedia.com › stormsStorms - Encyclopedia.com

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   Storms are disturbances in the atmosphere (air surrounding Earth) that bring severe weather: heavy rain and snow, high winds, lightning and thunder, tornadoes, and hail. There are storms that are mild, such as rainstorms, which are beneficial, bringing needed rainfall for plants, animals, and waterways.

10. www.nationalgeographic.org › article › hurricanesHurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons Explained

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    Oct 19, 2023 · Storm surges and flooding are the two most dangerous aspects of hurricanes, accounting for three-quarters of deaths from Atlantic tropical cyclones, according to a 2014 study. A third of the deaths from Hurricane Katrina, which made landfall off the coast of Louisiana in 2005 and killed approximately 1,200 people, were caused by drowning.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTORM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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    STORM definition: 1. an extreme weather condition with very strong wind, heavy rain, and often thunder and lightning…. Learn more.