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chain light·ning
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Princeton's WordNet
forked lightning, chain lightningnoun
a form of lightning that moves rapidly in a zigzag path with one end divided (fork-like)
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chain lightning
Chain lightning is a type of lightning discharge that is characterized by its branching nature. It is marked by a series of short, intense bursts that appear to move quickly along a jagged, zigzagging and often multi-branched path. It is named such because the lightning seems to move or "jump" from one place to another, similar to links in a chain.
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Chain Lightning
Chain Lightning is an album by American singer-songwriter Don McLean, released in 1978.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of chain lightning in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of chain lightning in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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