What Does It Mean to Fork Lightning?
Forked lightning is lightning that divides into two or more parts near the ground.

What is the meaning of fork lightning?

a zigzag form of lightningAlso called: chain lightning.

What does no Forked lightning mean?

Because Their Words Had Forked No Lightning

In his second stanza Thomas describes the wise men whose words forked no lighting. The meaning of this is that their words weren't able to leave their desired mark on the world.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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