forked lightning

/fɔrkt ˌlaɪtnɪŋ/
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Other forms: forked lightnings

Definitions of forked lightning
  1. noun
    a form of lightning that moves rapidly in a zigzag path with one end divided (fork-like)
    synonyms: chain lightning
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    type of:
    lightning
    abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
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