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barnstorm

verb
/ˈbɑːnstɔːm/UK/ˈbɑɹnstɔɹm/US

Etymology

From barn + storm (due to performances commonly delivered in barns).

  1. derived from *(s)twerH-✻ — “to agitate, stir up; to propel; to urge on”
  2. derived from *sturmaz✻ — “storm”
  3. inherited from *sturm✻ — “storm”
  4. derived from storm — “tempest, storm; attack; storm of arrows; disquiet, disturbance, tumult, uproar; onrush, rush”
  5. inherited from storm — “disturbed state of the atmosphere; heavy precipitation; battle, conflict; attack”
  6. formed as barnstorm — “barn + storm”

Definitions

  1. To travel around the countryside making political speeches etc.

    • A pair of red boxing gloves dangles in the cabin of John N. Turner's plane as he barnstorms across Canada campaigning for the general election Nov. 21.

  2. To appear at fairs and carnivals in exhibitions of stunt flying, sporting events, or…

    To appear at fairs and carnivals in exhibitions of stunt flying, sporting events, or theater.

  3. To travel from town to town performing in front of small crowds.

    • He also noted that “we’re in the business of promoting the game” in the United States, which is a task surely helped by the national team’s barnstorming persona.
  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. A series of appearances in small country towns, as by a politician or a travelling…

      A series of appearances in small country towns, as by a politician or a travelling theatre group.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA