Definition of lightning
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: the flashing of light produced by a discharge of atmospheric electricity
also
: the discharge itself
2
: a sudden stroke of fortune
candidates … hoping for real lightning to strike — Time
lightning
adjectiveDefinition of lightning (Entry 2 of 3)
: having or moving with or as if with the speed and suddenness of lightning
a lightning assault
lightning
verb
lightninged; lightning
Definition of lightning (Entry 3 of 3)
: to discharge a flash of lightning
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The first known use of lightning was in the 13th century
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