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Verb: barnstorm  'baa(r)n,storm
  1. Appear at county fairs and carnivals as a stunt flier and parachute jumper
    "The daredevil barnstormed across the Midwest"
     
  2. Tour the country making political speeches, giving lectures, or presenting plays
    "The presidential candidates are busy barnstorming this month"
     
  3. Give a very energetic or theatrical performance or speech
    "The politician barnstormed across the country, rallying supporters in every state"

Derived forms: barnstormed, barnstorms, barnstorming

Type of: perform

Encyclopedia: Barnstorm