[reyn-fawl] 
| 1. | a fall or shower of rain. |
| 2. | the amount of water falling in rain, snow, etc., within a given time and area, usually expressed as a hypothetical depth of coverage: a rainfall of 70 inches a year. |
| rain·fall (rān'fôl') n.
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| rainfall (rān'fôl') Pronunciation Key
The quantity of water, usually expressed in millimeters or inches, that is precipitated in liquid form in a specified area and time interval. Rainfall is often considered to include solid precipitation such as snow, hail, and sleet as well. |
