Phrase guide

sheet lightning

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A broad flash of lightning, with no visible bolt, due to reflection.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: зарево (zarevo) — broad flash of lightning
  • Catalan: llampec — broad flash of lightning
  • Cornish: kòlebron — broad flash of lightning
  • Finnish: pilvisalama — broad flash of lightning
  • Finnish: elosalama — broad flash of lightning
  • German: Wetterleuchten — broad flash of lightning
  • Icelandic: snæljós — broad flash of lightning
  • Icelandic: snæleifur — broad flash of lightning
  • Māori: rapa — broad flash of lightning
  • Navajo: atsoolaghał — broad flash of lightning