rainbow trout |
a widely distributed freshwater trout with a reddish longitudinal streak and dark spots. |
rain cats and dogs |
to rain very heavily. |
rain check |
a postponement of an accepted invitation or offer, esp. an assurance to a customer that a sale item that is sold out can be purchased later at the reduced price. [2 definitions] |
raincoat |
a coat made of material that repels water. |
raindrop |
a drop of rain. |
rainfall |
a fall of rain. [2 definitions] |
rainforest |
a dense forest of evergreens and heavy undergrowth in a tropical area that receives abundant rainfall throughout the year. |
rain gauge |
an instrument that collects and measures the amount of rainfall in a specific time and place. |
rainmaker |
one who causes or attempts to cause rain to fall, either by scientific or by magical methods. |
rain or shine |
whether it rains or not. [2 definitions] |
rainproof |
keeping rain out; unaffected by rain; waterproof. [2 definitions] |
rain shadow |
the lee side of a mountainous barrier, which receives little or no precipitation. |
rainstorm |
a storm that includes a rainfall. |
rainwater |
water that has collected or been collected directly from falling rain. |
rainwear |
waterproof or water-repellent clothing for wearing in the rain. |
rainy |
characterized by or having rain. |
rainy day |
a potential time of need or emergency, esp. of economic distress. |
raise |
to elevate to a higher position; lift. [15 definitions] |
raised |
having a surface design in relief; embossed. [2 definitions] |
raise hob with |
to cause a commotion; disrupt; trouble. |
raise the devil |
cause a loud commotion; protest loudly. |