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Noun cumulonimbus cloud has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebCumulonimbus CloudDefinition: A cumulonimbus cloud is a type of highly dense and vertically developed cloud that is associated with thunderstorms. Sense 1: The term cumulonimbus cloud refers to a towering cloud formation with a distinct anvil-shaped top, formed by the rapid uprising of warm and moist air. Example sentence: As the temperature increased, we could see a cumulonimbus cloud forming on the horizon, indicating an approaching thunderstorm. Sense 2: In popular usage, cumulonimbus cloud can describe the dark, large and threatening clouds often observed during severe weather conditions. Example sentence: The sky turned dark and ominous as the cumulonimbus clouds gathered, signaling the onset of a severe thunderstorm. Sense 3: Locally, cumulonimbus cloud can be referred to as a "thunderhead" in colloquial language. Example sentence: I always get nervous when I see a massive thunderhead like a cumulonimbus cloud forming, as it usually brings heavy rain and lightning. Related Products: | ||||
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