2. To behave in a cowardly or servile manner. v. tr. To move, give, take, or put in a quiet, stealthy manner: sneak candy into one's mouth; sneaked a look at the grade sheet. n. 1. A person regarded as stealthy, cowardly, or underhanded. 2. An instance of sneaking; a quiet, stealthy movement.
'Amazing' Oklahoma tornado was largest in U.S. history. In this May 31, 2013 file photo a tornado forms near Banner Road and Praire Circle in El Reno, Okla. The National Weather Service says the deadly tornado that struck near Oklahoma City late last week was another top-of-the-scale EF5 that packed winds reaching 295 mph. The weather service also says the twister's 2.6-mile width is the widest ever recorded.
Tornado outbreak that left 342 dead was biggest in history with 226 twisters in just one day. There were more tornadoes in a single day in America last week than any other day in history. The tally in last week's outbreak came to 312 tornadoes, including a record-setting 226 in one day. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said the largest previous number on record in a 24-hour period occurred on April 3-4, 1974, with 148 tornadoes. 1  Keeping the faith: Makeshift crosses dot the landscape in the Tuscaloosa in Alabama.