English verb: barnstorm | |||
1. | barnstorm (competition) appear at county fairs and carnivals as a stunt flier and parachute jumper | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | perform | ||
Verb group | barnstorm | ||
2. | barnstorm (competition) tour the country making political speeches, giving lectures, or presenting plays | ||
Samples | The presidential candidates are busy barnstorming this month. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | perform | ||
Verb group | barnstorm | ||