A concentrated discharge of projectile weapons.
Type of firework containing a mixture of firework types in one single-ignition package.
A "next hit wins" contest to determine the winner of a bout in case of a tie.
A heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them.
An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow.
An overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism.
To direct a barrage at.
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.