raffica — meaning in English

English meaning

• blast noun An explosion, or the powerful rush of air and force it creates.
• gust noun A sudden, strong rush of wind.
• volley noun A number of things, especially shots, insults, or questions, released or fired all at once.

Senses

raffica is used for these senses in English:

• blast A violent gust of wind (in windy weather) or apparent wind (around a moving vehicle).
• gust A strong, abrupt rush of wind.
• volley The simultaneous firing of a number of missiles or bullets; the projectiles so fired.

blast — full definition

1. noun An explosion, or the powerful rush of air and force it creates.
2. noun A sudden strong gust of wind or air.
3. noun An extremely enjoyable time.
4. verb To blow something up or break it apart with explosives.
5. verb To play something, especially music, extremely loudly.

gust — full definition

1. noun A sudden, strong rush of wind.
2. noun A sudden burst of emotion.
3. verb To blow in strong, sudden bursts.

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