Definitions for storm

Definitions for (noun) storm

Main entry: storm

Definition: a direct and violent assault on a stronghold


Main entry: violent storm, storm

Definition: a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning


Main entry: storm, tempest

Definition: a violent commotion or disturbance

Usage: the storms that had characterized their relationship had died away; it was only a tempest in a teapot


Definitions for (verb) storm

Main entry: storm, surprise

Definition: attack by storm; attack suddenly


Main entry: storm, force

Definition: take by force

Usage: Storm the fort


Main entry: rage, ramp, storm

Definition: behave violently, as if in state of a great anger


Main entry: storm

Definition: blow hard

Usage: It was storming all night


Main entry: storm

Definition: rain, hail, or snow hard and be very windy, often with thunder or lightning

Usage: If it storms, we'll need shelter


Visual thesaurus for storm