storm
Cross references:
1. attack
1. storm \'sto.(*)rm\ n [ME, fr. OE; akin to OHG sturm storm, OE styrian to
stir] often attrib 1a: a disturbance of the atmosphere attended by wind
and usu. by rain, snow , hail, sleet, or thunder and lightning 1b: a heavy
fall of rain, snow, or hail 1c: wind having a speed of 64 to 72 miles per
hour 1d: a serious disturbance of any element of nature 2: a disturbed or
agitated state : a sudden or violent commotion 3a: PAROXYSM, CRISIS 3b: a
sudden heavy influx or onset 4: a heavy discharge of objects (as missiles)
or actions (as blows) 5: a tumultuous outburst 6: a violent assault on a
defended position
2. storm vi 1a: to blow with violence 1b: to rain, hail, snow, or sleet
2: to attack by storm {~ed ashore at zero hour} 3: to be in or to exhibit
a violent passion : RAGE {~in g at the unusual delay} 4: to rush about or
move impetuously, violently, or angrily {the mob @ed through the streets} :
to attack, take, or win over by storm {~ a fort}