storm

Definition

  • n. a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
  • n. a violent commotion or disturbance
  • n. a direct and violent assault on a stronghold
  • v. take by force

Word forms

Past tense
stormed
Present participle
storming
Past participle
stormed
Third person singular
storms

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The storm caused widespread damage to the coastal towns.

  2. vi.

    As the winds began to storm, we rushed to find shelter.

  3. vt.

    The team decided to storm the opponent's goal in the final minutes of the game.