Both Uses of
precipitation
in
Oliver Twist
- Sikes dismounted with great precipitation, holding Oliver by the hand all the while; and lifting him down directly, bestowed a furious look upon him, and rapped the side-pocket with his fist, in a significant manner.†
Chpt 21 *precipitation = rain, snow, hail, or sleet
- With these words, he suddenly wheeled the table aside, and pulling an iron ring in the boarding, threw back a large trap-door which opened close at Mr. Bumble's feet, and caused that gentleman to retire several paces backward, with great precipitation.†
Chpt 38
Definitions:
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(1)
(precipitation) rain, snow, hail, or sleet
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Specialized Definitions of precipitation:
meteorology: the measure of moisture from clouds in a given area for a given period of time
chemistry: the process of forming a chemical precipitate (particles separated within a solution)
Less common senses include:
an unexpected acceleration or hastening
too fast -- typically indicating carelessness
throwing down or falling from a height