Rainmaking
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Rainmaking ( noun )
The act or practice of attempting to induce or cause rain to fall, especially by means of a ceremonial or ritualistic method.
Origin:
From the verb "to make rain".
Examples:
- The rainmaking ceremony was conducted by the tribe's shaman.
- The farmers were desperate for rain, so they hired a rainmaker to try and bring some relief.
- The ancient Egyptians believed that the pharaohs had the power of rainmaking.
- In the old days, people used to perform rainmaking dances in order to bring rain.
- The rainmaking festival is an annual event in the village.
(As a verb)
Rainmaking ( verb )
The act or practice of attempting to induce or cause rain to fall, especially by means of a ceremonial or ritualistic method.
Origin:
From the verb "to make rain".
Examples:
- The rainmaking ceremony was conducted by the tribe's shaman.
- The farmers were desperate for rain, so they hired a rainmaker to try and bring some relief.
- The ancient Egyptians believed that the pharaohs had the power of rainmaking.
- In the old days, people used to perform rainmaking dances in order to bring rain.
- The rainmaking festival is an annual event in the village.