equinoctial storm
a storm of violent winds and rain occurring at or near the time of an equinox and popularly, but erroneously, believed to be physically associated with it.
- Also called equinoctial, line gale, line storm.
Words Nearby equinoctial storm
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024
How to use equinoctial storm in a sentence
But the equinoctial storm would soon be coming, and he was afraid to venture out in rough weather on short rations.
The Swedish Revolution Under Gustavus Vasa | Paul Barron WatsonIn fact, none worthy of note had fallen for two months, except what came during the late equinoctial storm.
Adle Dubois | Mrs. William T. SavageLee Murdock said he guessed the equinoctial storm had come, and that if it had thered be no practice for a couple of days.
The Turner Twins | Ralph Henry BarbourThe equinoctial storm seemed to have blown itself out by the next morning.
Six Little Bunkers at Cowboy Jack's | Laura Lee HopeLove is warm, but what warmth is proof against the chilling blasts and pelting rains of the equinoctial storm?
Romance of California Life | John Habberton
Browse