line storm
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of line storm
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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He says he ain’t taking any more line storms in his.
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He knew because he'd just begun shingling his kitchen and the line storm came along before he got it finished.
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The contrary would happen if cool weather followed the line storm.
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"It's about time for the line storm," she added.
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