A shower of dust, leaves etc. brought on by a sudden gust of wind.
An occurrence of something (countable instances) in large numbers, happening suddenly or in a short period of time.
A light, brief snowfall.
A sudden and brief blast or gust; a light, temporary breeze.
The violent spasms of a dying whale.
Any sudden activity; a stir.
A snack consisting of soft ice cream mixed with small pieces of fruit, cookie crumbs, etc.
To agitate, bewilder, fluster.
To move or fall in a flurry.
A thunderstorm.
Any disturbed state of the atmosphere, especially as affecting the earth's surface, and strongly implying destructive or unpleasant weather.
A violent assault on a stronghold or fortified position.
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.