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stream

Definition

  • noun: a natural flow of water that is smaller than a river
  • noun: a body of running water (as a river or brook) flowing on the earth
  • verb: to move in a steady flow
  • verb: to flow in or as if in a stream
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: brownian movement, x ray, zeitgeist

Examples

  • The island is visited by a continuous/constant/steady 'stream of' tourists.

  • I could feel the cold air 'streaming' in through the crack in the window.

  • unusual weather patterns caused by changes in the 'jet stream'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) eyes on it now. - Image coming through now, sir. Is that Rhodes? The President. Now. He's not here. Try the jet stream. Speaking of which, go fish! Walk away from that, you son of a bitch. How many in the air? - Thirteen, sir. How many can I carry? - Four, sir. Slow down, slow down. (..)
    2013 Iron Man 3