Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
forked-lightning
noun
/fɔrkt ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/
Definition
A type of lightning that appears in a jagged, fork-like pattern as it strikes from the clouds to the ground or between clouds.
Examples
- The pitch-black sky was illuminated by a brilliant flash of forked-lightning.
- During the storm, the forked-lightning seemed to dance across the horizon.
- Scientists studied the effects of forked-lightning on local wildlife.
Meaning
Forked-lightning is characterized by its distinctive branched shape, resembling a fork, and is one of the most visually dramatic forms of electrical discharge during thunderstorms.
Synonyms
- Lightning
- Electrical discharge
