barnstorm

/ˌbɑrnˈstɔrm/
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Other forms: barnstorming; barnstormed; barnstorms

Definitions of barnstorm
  1. verb
    appear at county fairs and carnivals as a stunt flier and parachute jumper
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    type of:
    perform
    give a performance (of something)
  2. verb
    tour the country making political speeches, giving lectures, or presenting plays
    “The presidential candidates are busy barnstorming this month”
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    type of:
    perform
    give a performance (of something)
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