Substantiv
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A native american medicine man who induces rain by rituals.
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| rainmaker -
A person who induces rainfall through scientific methods i. e. silver iodide cloud seeding.
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Figurative An employee of a company who creates a large amount of unexpected business, consistently brings in money at critical times, or brings in markedly more money than his or her co-workers, thereby "floating their salaries".
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Figurative An investor in sick or start-up business ventures.
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Figurative An executive or lawyer with exceptional ability to attract clients, use political connections, or increase profits, etc.
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A batted ball that is hit very high into the air.
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