an (apparently) flying object whose nature is unknown; especially those considered to have extraterrestrial origins

Any of various similar wild felines, such as the jaguar, mountain lion, or lynx, A person of a fierce, bloodthirsty disposition, A very large and powerful carnivore (Felis tigris) native of Southern Asia and the East Indies. Its back and sides are tawny or rufous yellow, transversely striped with black, the tail is ringed with black, the throat and belly are nearly white. When full grown, it equals or exceeds the lion in size and strength. Called also royal tiger, and Bengal tiger

a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving a 73-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale), A violent storm, characterized by extreme fury and sudden changes of the wind, and generally accompanied by rain, thunder, and lightning; -- especially prevalent in the East and West Indies Also used figuratively, Something resembling a hurricane in force or speed

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale, the day on which rent or interest is due, A strong current of air; a wind between a stiff breeze and a hurricane The most violent gales are called tempests, intransitive verb_ obsolete To sing, To cry; groan; croak