Meaning Of The Word Sheet lightning

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What's The Definition Of Sheet lightning?

sheet lightning in American English
a sheetlike illumination caused by lightning reflected and diffused by thunderclouds
noun: lightning appearing merely as a general illumination over a broad area, usually because the path of the flash is obscured by clouds

sheet lightning in British English
noun: lightning that appears as a broad sheet, caused by the reflection of more distant lightning

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