bead lightning — noun see beaded lightning * * * lightning in which the intensity appears to vary along the path and which thus resembles a string of beads. Also called chain lightning, pearl lightning. [1900 05] * * * bead lightning, = chain lightning (def. 1).… … Useful english dictionary
bead lightning — noun A relatively rare form of cloud to ground lightning which appears to break up into a string of short, bright sections, and lasts longer than the usual discharge channel … Wiktionary
Lightning — This article is about the atmospheric electrical phenomenon. For other uses, see Lightning (disambiguation). See also: Lightning strike Lightning striking Atlanta, United States Lightning is an atmospheric electrostatic discharge (spar … Wikipedia
ball lightning — a rare form of lightning, consisting of a bright, luminous ball that moves rapidly along objects or floats in the air. Also called globe lightning. [1855 60] * * * ▪ atmospheric phenomenon also called globe lightning a rare aerial… … Universalium
Ball lightning — is an atmospheric electrical phenomenon, the physical nature of which is still controversial. The term refers to reports of luminous, usually spherical objects which vary from pea sized to several meters in diameter. It is sometimes associated… … Wikipedia
chain lightning — noun a form of lightning that moves rapidly in a zigzag path with one end divided (fork like) • Syn: ↑forked lightning • Hypernyms: ↑lightning * * * noun : lightning that appears to move very rapidly in a long angular, zigzag, or forked course *… … Useful english dictionary
chain lightning — 1. Chiefly Northeastern and Western U.S. lightning that seems to move very quickly in wavy or zigzag lines. 2. See bead lightning. [1825 35, Amer.] * * * … Universalium
beaded lightning — noun also bead lightning : a streak of lightning that seems to be broken up into short segments … Useful english dictionary
pearl lightning. — See bead lightning. * * * … Universalium
pearl lightning. — See bead lightning … Useful english dictionary
