ice storm

ice storm
noun
a storm with freezing rain that leaves everything glazed with ice
Syn: ↑silver storm
Hypernyms: ↑storm, ↑violent storm

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noun
: a storm in which falling rain freezes as soon as it touches any object

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a storm of freezing rain and widespread glaze formation.
[1875-80]

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ice storm noun
A storm of freezing rain
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Main Entry:ice

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ice storm,
a fall of freezing rain, forming a coating of ice on the objects or surfaces that it strikes. It is often heavy enough to break trees and bring down electrical wires.

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n. a storm of freezing rain that leaves a coating of ice

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noun, pl ⋯ storms [count]
: a storm in which falling rain freezes as it lands

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