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. |
raisin |
a sweet grape that has been dried for use as food. |
raison d'état |
reason of state (French); a political or diplomatic justification or reason. |
raison d'être |
(French) reason or justification for existence. |
raj |
in India, a king, or his rule, reign, or dominion. |