lightning, s.Tintreach f, splanc f.A flash of lightning, splanc thintrí. The lightning has struck . . ., tá an chaor tite ar . . . The house was struck by lightning, thit caor ar an teach; bhuail splanc an teach. As quick as lightning, with lightning speed, F: like greased lightning, le luas lasrach. F: Lightning progress, dul chun cinn ar nós na gaoithe. I.C.E: Lightning pick-up, luathú m tintrí.