Engels Woord van de dag

storm

onweer

Definities

Engels > Nederlands

storm

1. onweer, onweersbui

Engels > Engels

storm

1. n. Any disturbed state of the atmosphere, especially as affecting the earth's surface, and strongly implying destructive or unpleasant weather.

2. n. A violent agitation of human society; a civil, political, or domestic commotion; violent outbreak.

The proposed reforms have led to a political storm.

3. n. (meteorology) a wind scale for very strong wind, stronger than a gale, less than a hurricane (10 or higher on the Beaufort scale).

4. n. (military) A violent assault on a stronghold or fortified position.

5. v. (intransitive, with adverbial of direction) To move quickly and noisily like a storm, usually in a state of uproar or anger.

She stormed out of the room.

6. v. (intransitive) To rage or fume; to be in a violent temper.

7. v. To assault (a stronghold or fortification) with military forces.

Troops stormed the complex.

8. v. (impersonal) To have the weather be violent, with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

It stormed throughout the night.

Nederlands > Engels

onweer

1. n-n. (often) thunderstorm

2. v. imperative of onweren