"chain lightning" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} chain lightning (uncountable)
  1. Lightning in angular, zigzag, or forked flashes. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-chain_lightning-en-noun-SurVmPUr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Lightning
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