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barnstorm
['bɑrn`stɔrm]
vt. 回演,

vi. 回演,



barnstorm
[ verb ]

  1. appear at county fairs and carnivals as a stunt flier and parachute jumper

  2. <verb.competition>
  3. tour the country making political speeches, giving lectures, or presenting plays

  4. <verb.competition>
    The presidential candidates are busy barnstorming this month




Barnstorm \Barn"storm`\, v. i. & t. [Barn + storm, v.]
1. To travel from place to place, making brief stops.
[PJC]

2. To fly an airplane from place to place, usually at small
airports, doing flying stunts or flying passengers for
sightseeing, for the purpose of earning money.
[PJC]

3. to tour the country to solicit votes.

Syn: whistlestop.
[WordNet 1.5]