An obstruction placed in front or on the flank of a fortification, to impede an enemy's approach.
An obstruction of cables and spars across a river or harbour entrance.
The condition of being deeply involved and intricated (with politics, a group, another person, etc.)
The condition, or an instance, of being romantically or sexually involved with another person; an affair.
The act of entangling.
A violent assault on a stronghold or fortified position.
A thunderstorm.
Any disturbed state of the atmosphere, especially as affecting the earth's surface, and strongly implying destructive or unpleasant weather.
A violent agitation of human society; a civil, political, or domestic commotion; violent outbreak.
A very strong wind on the wind scale, stronger than a gale, less than a hurricane (10 or higher on the Beaufort scale).
[army; crowd, rioters] To assault (a significant building) with the aim to gain power over it.
To move quickly and noisily like a storm, usually in a state of uproar or anger.
(rare, poetic) to assault, gain power over (heart, mind+).
(weather it) To be violent, with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
(figurative) To rage or fume; to be in a violent temper.