Definición de lightning

Frecuencia de uso de la palabra

lightning

(laɪtnɪŋ )

1. sustantivo incontable

Lightning is the very bright flashes of light in the sky that happen during thunderstorms.

One man died when he was struck by lightning.

Another flash of lightning lit up the cave.

...thunder and lightning.

2. See also forked lightning

3. adjetivo [ADJECTIVE noun]

Lightning describes things that happen very quickly or last for only a short time.

Driving today demands lightning reflexes.

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Frecuencia de uso de la palabra

lightning in American

(ˈlaɪtnɪŋ ; lītˈniŋ)

sustantivo

a flash of light in the sky caused by the discharge of atmospheric electricity from one cloud to another or between a cloud and the earth

such a discharge of electricity

verbo intransitivo

to give off such a discharge

adjetivo

like lightning

Origen de la palabra lightning

ME lightninge < lightnen, to lighten1

Frecuencia de uso de la palabra

lightning in British

(ˈlaɪtnɪŋ )

sustantivo

a flash of light in the sky, occurring during a thunderstorm and caused by a discharge of electricity, either between clouds or between a cloud and the earth

▶ Related adjectives: fulgurous, fulminous

2. (modifier)

fast and sudden

a lightning raid

Origen de la palabra lightning

C14: variant of lightening

Frecuencia de uso de la palabra

lightning in Insurance

(laɪtnɪŋ)

sustantivo

(Insurance: Residence insurance)

Lightning is electrical discharges causing very bright flashes of light in the sky and often, when striking the ground, causing severe damage to persons or objects.

Fire insurance is coverage protecting property against losses caused by a fire or lightning.

When his boat, which also doubles as his home, was struck by lightning, the insurance company refused to pay out.

Lightning is electrical discharges causing very bright flashes of light in the sky and often, when striking the ground, causing severe damage to persons or objects.

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