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   flurry

   /ˈflʌri/

   noun

   • 1. a small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind: "a flurry of snow" Similar swirlwhirleddybillowshowergustrushburstgalesquallstorm
   • ▪ a sudden short period of activity or excitement: "there was a brief flurry of activity in the hall" Similar burstoutbreakspurtfitspellboutrashblazeeruptioninformal:spotflusterfussbustlewhirlstirfermenthubbubcommotionhustletumultagitationdisturbancefuroreperturbationstate of anxietypanicinformal:to-doflaparchaic:pother
   • ▪ a number of things arriving or happening suddenly and during the same period: "a flurry of editorials hostile to the government" Similar spatewaveflooddelugetorrentstreamtideavalanchestormshowercascadeseriessuccessionstringbarragevolleybatteryoutbreakrashexplosionrunrushOpposite dearthtrickle

   verb

   • 1. (especially of snow or leaves) be moved in small swirling masses by sudden gusts of wind: "gusts of snow flurried through the door"
   • ▪ (of a person) move quickly in a busy or agitated way: "the waiter flurried between them"

   Word Origin late 17th century: from obsolete flurr ‘fly up, flutter, whirr’ (imitative), probably influenced by hurry.

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   What does flurry mean?

   • queda, lufada, agitação… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! FLURRY definition: 1. a sudden light fall of snow, blown in different directions by the wind: 2. a sudden, short…. Learn more.

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   What is a flurry of activity or excitement?

   • A flurry of something such as activity or excitement is a short intense period of it. A flurry of something such as snow is a small amount of it that suddenly appears for a short time and moves in a quick, swirling way. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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   What is a snow flurry?

   • Other forms: flurried; flurries; flurrying A light blowing swirl of snow that's just barely falling is a flurry. There might be a brief flurry or two at the beginning of the winter, with no real heavy snow until January. You can describe a snow flurry, or a similarly swirling flurry of leaves or papers.

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   How does a flurry work?

   • A Flurry is an entirely new turn, not just another action. All missile weapons effectively have an Ammo of '1'. You must Reload (as page 126) every time you shoot an arrow with a bow or a bolt with a crossbow. Only one attempt at a step is possible in a Dramatic Skill Resolution each round.

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   Is flurry a good idea?

   • Flurry has done a great job creating mind-share, in part by effective marketing. Lower-than-normal snowpack levels have skiers and snowboarders griping, but officials say there's plenty of time for flurries to fall. The same can be said of the flurry of back-and-forth filings before a trial.

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   When did flurries occur?

   • Flurries have also been observed in 1989, 2006 and 2010. The infighter tries to close that gap and unleash furious flurries. The fight is long and intense, with flurries of combinations, grapples, and throws traded between the two. The in-fighter tries to close that gap and unleash furious flurries.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFLURRY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FLURRY definition: 1. a sudden light fall of snow, blown in different directions by the wind: 2. a sudden, short…. Learn more.

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     FLURRY meaning: 1. a sudden light fall of snow, blown in...

   • Znaczenie Flurry, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     FLURRY definicja: 1. a sudden light fall of snow, blown in...

   • Flurry: German Translation

     flurry translate: der (Wind)Stoß, die Aufregung. Learn more...

   • Flurry: Indonesian Translation

     flurry translate: tiupan, kekalutan. Learn more in the...

   • Flurry: Thai Translation

     flurry translate: (ลม) วูบหนึ่ง, ความวุ่นวาย. Learn more in...

   • Flurry: Russian Translation

     FLURRY translate: шквал, суматоха , снегопад, порыв ветра ....

   • Flurry: French Translation

     flurry translate: rafale, émoi. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Flurry Spanish Translation

     FLURRY translate: ráfaga, ráfaga, nerviosismo, agitación....

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   noun. flur· ry ˈflər-ē. ˈflə-rē. plural flurries. Synonyms of flurry. 1. a. : a gust of wind. b. : a brief light snowfall. 2. a. : a brief period of commotion or excitement. b. : a sudden occurrence of many things at once : barrage sense 2. a flurry of insults. 3. : a brief advance or decline in prices : a short-lived outburst of trading activity.

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   1. a light, brief shower of snow. 2. sudden commotion, excitement, confusion, or nervous hurry: a flurry of activity before the party. 3. a brief rise or fall in prices or a brief period of heavy trading on the stock exchange. 4. a sudden gust of wind.

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   A flurry of something such as snow is a small amount of it that suddenly appears for a short time and moves in a quick, swirling way.

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   A light blowing swirl of snow that's just barely falling is a flurry. There might be a brief flurry or two at the beginning of the winter, with no real heavy snow until January. You can describe a snow flurry, or a similarly swirling flurry of leaves or papers.

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   sudden commotion, excitement, or confusion; nervous hurry: There was a flurry of activity before the guests arrived. Synonyms: ado, fluster, fuss, to-do, stir, pother, upset. Stock Exchange. a brief rise or fall in prices. a brief, unusually heavy period of trading. a sudden gust of wind.

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