violent storm

violent storm

noun
Meteorology. storm (def. 3).

Origin:
1795–1805
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Violent storm is always a great word to know.
So is convective activity. Does it mean:
any manifestation of convection in the atmosphere, such as hail or thunderstorms
falling products of condensation in the atmosphere, such as rain, snow, or hail
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violent storm
 
n
a wind of force 11 on the Beaufort scale, reaching speeds of 64--72 mph

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