hailstorm

hail-storm · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A storm of heavy hail, often accompanied by rain and strong winds.

  2. 2.

    (Figurative) A rapid outpouring of many things at once.

Forms

plural: hailstorms

Related words

See also: hail, precipitation, storm
Synonyms: hail shower, ice storm

Etymology

Compound of Old English hagol "hail" + storm "violent weather."