Chain lightning
Chain lightning noun - A form of lightning that moves rapidly in a zigzag path with one end divided (fork-like).
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Synonyms for Chain lightning
Forked lightning is a synonym for chain lightning. In some cases you can use "Forked lightning" instead a noun phrase "Chain lightning".
Forked lightning
Forked lightning noun - A form of lightning that moves rapidly in a zigzag path with one end divided (fork-like).
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Synonyms for Forked lightning
Chain lightning is a synonym for forked lightning. You can use "Chain lightning" instead a noun phrase "Forked lightning".
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Forked lightning and Chain lightning. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 31, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/chain_lightning/forked_lightning
Chain lightning & Forked lightning. N.p., 2016. Web. 31 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/chain_lightning/forked_lightning>.
Forked lightning or Chain lightning. 2016. Accessed July 31, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/chain_lightning/forked_lightning.
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