storm storm /ˈstɔrm/

noun

1. () A violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning  ( violent storm , storm )
   a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
    The storm was raging outside, with thunder and lightning illuminating the dark sky
   The storm was raging outside, with thunder and lightning illuminating the dark sky
   
   
2. () A violent commotion or disturbance  ( tempest , storm )
   a violent commotion or disturbance
    The storms that had characterized their relationship had died away
   the storms that had characterized their relationship had died away
    It was only a tempest in a teapot
   it was only a tempest in a teapot
   
3. A direct and violent assault on a stronghold  ( storm )
   a direct and violent assault on a stronghold
   

verb

1. () Behave violently, as if in state of a great anger  ( ramp , storm , rage )
   behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
     The protesters stormed the government building, demanding change.
   The protesters stormed the government building, demanding change.
   
2. () Take by force  ( force , storm )
   take by force
    Storm the fort
   Storm the fort
   
3. Attack by storm; attack suddenly  ( storm , surprise )
   attack by storm; attack suddenly
   
4. Blow hard  ( storm )
   blow hard
    It was storming all night
   It was storming all night
   
5. Rain, hail, or snow hard and be very windy, often with thunder or lightning  ( storm )
   rain, hail, or snow hard and be very windy, often with thunder or lightning
    If it storms, we'll need shelter
   If it storms, we'll need shelter