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Jupiter Fulgur collapse: an epithet for Jupiter

lightning collapse: the flash of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere (or something resembling such a flash); can scintillate for a second or more; abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

thunderbolt collapse: a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

Thor collapse: (Norse mythology) god of thunder and rain and farming; pictured as wielding a hammer emblematic of the thunderbolt; identified with Teutonic Donar

blue streak collapse

greyhound collapse: a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog

glowworm collapse: the luminous larva or wingless grub-like female of a firefly

firefly collapse: nocturnal beetle common in warm regions having luminescent abdominal organs; tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots

fireball collapse: the luminous center of a nuclear explosion; a ball of fire (such as the sun or a ball-shaped discharge of lightning)

phosphor collapse: a synthetic substance that is fluorescent or phosphorescent; used to coat the screens of cathode ray tubes

instantaneous collapse: occurring with no delay; "relief was instantaneous"; "instant gratification"

torrent collapse: a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid); "the houses were swept away in the torrent"

strafe collapse: an attack of machine-gun fire or cannon fire from a low flying airplane; "the next morning they carried out a strafe of enemy airfields"; attack with machine guns or cannon fire from a low-flying plane; "civilians were strafed in an effort to force the country's surrender"

arrow collapse: a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow; a mark to indicate a direction or relation

courser collapse: swift-footed terrestrial plover-like bird of southern Asia and Africa; related to the pratincoles; a dog trained for coursing; a huntsman who hunts small animals with fast dogs that use sight rather than scent to follow their prey

mercury collapse: temperature measured by a mercury thermometer; "the mercury was falling rapidly"; the smallest planet and the nearest to the sun; (Roman mythology) messenger of Jupiter and god of commerce; counterpart of Greek Hermes; a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures

air raid collapse: an attack by armed planes on a surface target

cannonball collapse: a solid projectile that in former times was fired from a cannon

blitzkrieg collapse: fight a quick and surprising war

run at collapse

insect collapse: small air-breathing arthropod

gazelle collapse: small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes

like mad collapse

electricity collapse: keen and shared excitement; "the stage crackled with electricity whenever she was on it"; a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons; energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor; "they built a car that runs on electricity"

bombardment collapse: the act (or an instance) of subjecting a body or substance to the impact of high-energy particles (as electrons or alpha rays)

counterattack collapse: (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board; an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.; make a counterattack

cannonade collapse: intense and continuous artillery fire; attack with canons or artillery

momentary collapse

lightning rod collapse: a metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground; protects the building from destruction by lightning; someone who is a frequent target of negative reactions and serves to distract attention from another

palladium collapse: a silver-white metallic element of the platinum group that resembles platinum; occurs in some copper and nickel ores; does not tarnish at ordinary temperatures and is used (alloyed with gold) in jewelry

windshield collapse: transparent screen (as of glass) to protect occupants of a vehicle

guardrail collapse

seat belt collapse: a safety belt used in a car or plane to hold you in your seat in case of an accident

shock tactics collapse

harry collapse: make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes

sortie collapse: (military) an operational flight by a single aircraft (as in a military operation); a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position

goggle collapse: look with amazement; look stupidly

mugging collapse: assault with intent to rob

presto collapse: (of tempo) very fast; suddenly; "Presto! begone! 'tis here again"- Swift; at a very fast tempo (faster than allegro)

dart collapse: a tapered tuck made in dressmaking; a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot; move with sudden speed; "His forefinger darted in all directions as he spoke"; run or move very quickly or hastily; "She dashed into the yard"

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