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meteors

/ˈmiːtiərz/ /ˈmiːtiɔːrz/

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noun

A fast-moving streak of light in the night sky caused by the entry of extraterrestrial matter into the earth's atmosphere: A shooting star or falling star.

Examples :

"We watched the meteors streak across the sky during the summer camping trip. "

astronomy space science nature phenomena weather

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noun

Any atmospheric phenomenon. (Thus the derivation of meteorology.) These were sometimes classified as aerial or airy meteors (winds), aqueous or watery meteors (hydrometeors: clouds, rain, snow, hail, dew, frost), luminous meteors (rainbows and aurora), and igneous or fiery meteors (lightning and shooting stars).

Examples :

"In the old science book, clouds, rain, and even shooting stars were all called meteors, showing how the word once meant any phenomenon in the atmosphere. "

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noun

A prop similar to poi balls, in that it is twirled at the end of a cord or cable.

Examples :

"At the circus, the juggler amazed the crowd by spinning flaming meteors around his head. "

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noun

A striking weapon resembling a track and field hammer consisting of a weight swung at the end of a cable or chain.

Examples :

"The re-enactor hefted two meteors, preparing to demonstrate the ancient weapon's deadly swinging arc. "

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noun

Any short-lived source of wonderment.

Examples :

"The children gasped as they watched the meteors streak across the night sky, a fleeting and beautiful spectacle. "

astronomy phenomena

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verb

To move at great speed.

Examples :

"The race car meteored down the track, a blur of color against the asphalt. "

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