rain
/ɹeɪn/
noun
- 1
Condensed water falling from a cloud.
“The rains came late that year.”
- 2
Any matter moving or falling, usually through air, and especially if liquid or otherwise figuratively identifiable with raindrops.
- 3
An instance of particles or larger pieces of matter moving or falling through air.
“A rain of mortar fire fell on our trenches.”
verb
- 1
To have rain fall from the sky.
“It will rain today.”
- 2
To fall as or like rain.
“Bombs rained from the sky.”
- 3
To issue (something) in large quantities.
“The boxer rained punches on his opponent's head.”
- 4
To reign.
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