An astronomical event where a large number of meteors are seen to radiate from one point in the night sky.

To walk with large, fast steps like a falling star

An ancient weapon consisting of one or two metal balls connected by a long iron chain.

(astronomy) a bright meteor that explodes in the atmosphere; bolide

literally a meteor catching up with the moon; used to describe moving with great speed or taking swift action

to walk quickly or at a rapid pace; striding along like a meteor

meteoroid; a solid object moving in interplanetary space, space which is smaller than an asteroid

the Orionid meteor shower

Describes eyes that are bright and piercing, often used in literature to depict a sharp and spirited gaze