meteor

noun5

1. •
   An atmospheric or meteorological phenomenon. These were sometimes classified as aerial or airy meteors (winds), aqueous or watery meteors (hydrometeors: clouds, rain, snow, hail, dew, frost), luminous meteors (rainbows and aurora), and igneous or fiery meteors (lightning and shooting stars).

   • Europe, where the Sun dares scarce appeare, For freezing Meteors and congealed cold: […] — 1587
2. •
   A fast-moving streak of light in the night sky caused by the entry of extraterrestrial matter into the earth's atmosphere; a shooting star or falling star.
3. •
   (figurative) Any short-lived source of wonderment.
4. •
   A prop similar to poi balls, in that it is twirled at the end of a cord or cable.
5. •
   A striking weapon resembling a track and field hammer consisting of a weight swung at the end of a cable or chain.

verb1

1. •
   To move at great speed.

noun1

1. •
   Abbreviation of meteorology.