Elements (Noun)
Meaning
Violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements); "they felt the full fury of the elements".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The hurricane survivors told stories of the extreme hardship they faced at the hands of the elements during the long and terrifying night.
- Rescue teams had to brave the full force of the elements as they navigated through the floodwaters to reach the stranded residents.
- Their hike in the wilderness quickly turned disastrous when the elements began to unleash torrential rains, lightning, and freezing winds upon them.
- Residents along the coastal town bore the brunt of the elements during the powerful storm surge, as water gushed through streets and swept away everything in its path.
- Search and rescue operations had to be put on hold as emergency responders awaited the easing of the elements, including snow, wind, and zero visibility, in order to reach stranded drivers on the blocked highways.