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Falling or raining down with force or in great amounts
“In the night, a violent wind arose, filling the air with stifling alkali dust, and bringing in its train a pouring storm of rain.”
Having, or characterized by, frequent or heavy rainfall
“Caitlin sat in the back of the foreign taxi as it wound its way through the narrow streets of Paris in the pouring rain.”
(of a liquid) Streaming or flowing
“Hugh found himself suddenly, and bizarrely, enchanted by the beauty of the pouring liquid.”
The act of pouring a liquid, especially a drink
Weather that is stormy or rainy
Present participle for to flow rapidly in a steady stream
“She turned the kitchen faucet on and off, watching the water pour down the drain in a tornadic movement of motion.”
Present participle for to cause (a liquid) to flow from a container in a steady stream
“Pour some wine into a glass and carefully observe what happens as the alcohol evaporates.”
Present participle for to flow out, or cause to flow out, especially in great volume
“Smoke and ash pour from the opening, blackening their faces.”
Present participle for to come or go in a steady stream and in large numbers
“Letters pour in from around the world offering condolences and support.”
Present participle for to spill a liquid
“What can happen to fish if you accidentally pour coffee into their tank?”
Present participle for to extract a liquid from a container
“When you're finished washing them, pour wine from the cask's spigot into them.”
Present participle for to fall as rain
“The sky began to turn gray, and, within minutes of reaching the tree line, rain began to pour down on them.”
Present participle for to bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities on
“If she wanted to pour praise on me, I wasn't going to stop her.”
Present participle for to move continuously or freely through a space, area or population
Present participle for to move (quickly) without obstruction
Present participle for to introduce or infuse an element into a system or environment
Present participle for to scatter or sprinkle, typically over a wide area
Present participle for to drink or consume a liquid
Present participle for to make completely wet
Present participle for to multiply or increase in numbers rapidly
Present participle for to pour, shed or fill with water or tears
Present participle for to direct or guide along or through a pathway or opening
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