thunderstorm
n.
electrical storm, storm of thunder and lightning
Thunderstorm
A thunderstorm, also called an electrical
storm or lightning storm, is a form of weather characterized by the presence of
lightning and its attendant
thunder produced from a
cumulonimbus cloud. The lightning is caused by an electrical charge that builds up inside the storm due to the movement of water droplets or crystals carried by the wind. Thunderstorms are usually accompanied by heavy rainfall (heavy downpours), strong winds,
hail, and sometimes
tornadoes. During winter months, snowfall occasionally takes place in a thunderstorm, an occurrence sometimes termed
thundersnow.
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thunderstorm
Noun
1. a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
(synonym) electrical storm, electric storm
(hypernym) storm, violent storm
Thunderstorm
(n.)
A storm accompanied with lightning and thunder.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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thunderstorm
Synonyms and related words:
Donar, Indra, Jupiter Tonans, Thor, cyclone, deep, dirty weather, dread rattling thunder, foul weather, hurricane, line squall, peal of thunder, rainstorm, rough weather, snowstorm, squall, storm, stormy weather, tempest, tempestuous rage, thunder, thunderclap, thundercrack, thundering, thunderpeal, thundershower, thundersquall, thunderstroke, tornado, typhoon, windstorm
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