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storm / stôrm/ • n. 1. a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow. ∎ (also storm system) an intense low-pressure weather system; a cyclone. ∎ a wind of force 10 on the Beaufort scale (48–55 knots or 55-63 mph). ∎ a heavy discharge of missiles or blows: two men were taken by a storm of bullets. 2. [usu. in sing.] a tumultuous reaction; an uproar or controversy: the book caused a storm in South America she has been at the center of a storm concerning payments. ∎ a violent or noisy outburst of a specified feeling or reaction: the disclosure raised a storm of protest. 3. (storms) storm windows. 4. a direct assault by troops on a fortified place. • v. 1. [intr.] move angrily or forcefully in a specified direction: she burst into tears and stormed off he stormed out of the house. ∎ [with direct speech] shout (something) angrily; rage: “Don't patronize me!” she stormed. ∎ move forcefully and decisively to a specified position in a game or contest: he barged past and stormed to the checkered flag. 2. [tr.] (of troops) suddenly attack and capture (a building or other place) by means of force: Indian commandos stormed a hijacked plane early today | [as n.] (storming) the storming of the Bastille. 3. [intr.] (of the weather) be violent, with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow: when it stormed in the day, I shoveled the drive before Harry came home. PHRASES: the calm (or lull) before the storm a period of unusual tranquility or stability that seems likely to presage difficult times. storm and stressanother term for Sturm und Drang. a storm in a teacupBritish term for a tempest in a teapot (see tempest). take something by storm (of troops) capture a place by a sudden and violent attack. ∎ have great and rapid success in a particular place or with a particular group of people: his first collection took the fashion world by storm. —— up a storm perform the specified action with great enthusiasm and energy: the band could really play up a storm.DERIVATIVES: storm·proof / -ˌproōf/ adj. |
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"storm." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "storm." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-storm.html "storm." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-storm.html |
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storm disturbance of the ordinary conditions of the atmosphere attended by wind, rain, snow, sleet, hail, or thunder and lightning. Types of storms include the extratropical cyclone , the common, large-scale storm of temperate latitudes; the tropical cyclone, or hurricane , which is somewhat smaller in area than the former and accompanied by high winds and heavy rains; the tornado , or "twister," a small but intense storm with very high winds, usually of limited duration; and the thunderstorm , local in nature and accompanied by brief but heavy rain showers and often by hail. The term storm is also applied to blizzards, sandstorms, and dust storms, in which high wind is the dominant meteorological element.
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"storm." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "storm." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-storm.html "storm." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-storm.html |
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storm, a wind whose average speed lies between 48 and 63 knots, i.e. force 10 and 11 on the Beaufort Scale. The two types of storm recognized depend on the wind speed, from 48 to 53 knots being known as a storm, and from 56 to 63 knots being known as a violent storm. Winds blowing above 63 knots are classed as hurricanes, or tropical storms. As with a gale, the state of the sea gives an indication of the strength of the storm. When the waves are very high with long, overhanging crests, and the sea takes on a white appearance from the foam blown from them, a storm is in progress. In a violent storm the waves are so high that small and medium-sized ships are for a long time lost to view behind the waves, the sea is covered with long white patches of foam, the wave crests are blown into froth, and visibility is seriously affected by blown spray. For a storm surge see tides.
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"storm." The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "storm." The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O225-storm.html "storm." The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea. 2006. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O225-storm.html |
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Storma shower or flight of objects; a passionate outburst. Examples : storm of applause, 1832; of arrows, 1667; of blows, 1817; of bullets, 1615; of eloquence, 1712; of fate, 1713; of galloping hoofs, 1847; of invective, 1849; of music, 1781; of prayers, 1842; of shot, 1849; of sighs, tears, or plaints, 1602; of snow, 1681; of sobs; of thoughts, 1569; of weeping, 1891; of whistlings, 1615; of words, 1693; of wrath. |
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"Storm." Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. 1985. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Storm." Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. 1985. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-2505301491.html "Storm." Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. 1985. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-2505301491.html |
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storm n.
1. a heavy discharge of missiles or blows: two men were taken by a storm of bullets. 2. a direct assault by troops on a fortified place. v. (of troops) suddenly attack and capture (a building or other place) by means of force: commandos stormed a hijacked plane early today. take something by storm (of troops) capture a place by a sudden and violent attack. |
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"storm." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "storm." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-storm.html "storm." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-storm.html |
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storm violent disturbance of the atmosphere, fig. of affairs OE.; paroxysm, violent access XVI; (from the vb.) assault of troops on a place XVII. OE. = OS. (Du.) storm, (O)HG. sturm, ON. stormr :- Gmc. *sturmaz, prob. f. *stur-, repr. also by STIR.
Hence storm vb. be tempestuous XV; (of persons) rage XVI; make an assault (on) XVII. stormy (-Y1) late OE. |
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T. F. HOAD. "storm." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "storm." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-storm.html T. F. HOAD. "storm." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-storm.html |
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Storm ♀, ♂ Apparently a 20th-century coinage, although it may have been in use slightly earlier. The name is presumably derived from the vocabulary word, adopted by admirers of Sturm und Drang. It is used mainly for girls in Britain, but as a boy's name in the United States.
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PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Storm." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Storm." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Storm.html PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Storm." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Storm.html |
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storm Common term for gales, squalls, rainstorms, or thunderstorms. It is used specifically for conditions associated with the active areas of low-pressure systems. ‘Storm-force winds’ are, by definition, strong gales or winds, with speeds exceeding 20.8 m/s.
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AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "storm." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "storm." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-storm.html AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "storm." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-storm.html |
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storm
•conform, corm, dorm, form, forme, haulm, lukewarm, Maugham, misinform, norm, outperform, perform, shawm, storm, swarm, transform, underperform, warm
•landform • platform • cubiform
•fungiform, spongiform
•aliform • bacilliform
•cuneiform, uniform
•variform • vitriform • cruciform
•unciform • retiform • multiform
•oviform • triform • microform
•chloroform • cairngorm • sandstorm
•barnstorm
•brainstorm, rainstorm
•windstorm • snowstorm • firestorm
•thunderstorm
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"storm." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "storm." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-storm.html "storm." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-storm.html |
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