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lightning [ˈlaɪtnɪŋ] N no pl

Phrases:

quick as lightning
молниено́сно

forked lightning N

lightning attack N

lightning conductor N Brit, lightning rod N Am

lightning strike N Brit, Aus

sheet lightning [ˈʃi:tˌlaɪtnɪŋ] N no pl

Usage examples with lightning

a ray of lightning
вспы́шка f мо́лнии
a bolt of lightning
вспы́шка f мо́лнии
thunder and lightning
гром m и мо́лния f
quick as lightning
молниено́сный
like a streak of lightning
с быстрото́й мо́лнии
to be struck by lightning
поража́ть мо́лнией

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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Near the volcano, the swirling ash particles in the atmosphere generated lightning, which in turn started many forest fires.
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Their logo has been a stylized lightning bolt.
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The sound builds to a peak with thunder and lightning from the percussion.
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His eyes project lightning bolts, and stars issue from his body.
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The aircraft suffered a lightning strike, which led to a fire and the separation of the right wing.
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He was created by a lightning bolt striking sand.
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She can cast ice, lightning and fire spells.
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Thunder and lightning destroy the store due to the ritual.
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This church was destroyed after a lightning strike in 1689 which burned down the building.
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The lightning round performances in later seasons were judged out of ten.
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