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storm
1 a: a disturbance of the atmosphere marked by wind and usually by rain, snow, hail, sleet, or thunder and lightning b: a heavy fall of rain, snow, or hail c
(1): wind having a speed of 64 to 72 miles (103 to 117 kilometers) per hour
(2): whole gale
— see beaufort scale table d: a serious disturbance of any element of nature2: a disturbed or agitated state <storms of emotion> : a sudden or violent commotion3: a heavy discharge of objects (as missiles)4: a tumultuous outburst <a storm of protests>5 a: paroxysm 2 b: a sudden heavy influx or onset6: a violent assault on a defended position7plural : storm window
— by storm
: by or as if by employing a bold swift frontal movement especially with the intent of defeating or winning over quickly <took the literary world by storm>
— up a storm
: in a remarkable or energetic fashion —used as an intensifier <dancing up a storm>
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