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stratus cloud

 

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Noun stratus cloud has 1 sense
  1. stratus, stratus cloud - a large dark low cloud
    --1 is a kind of cloud
    --1 has particulars: altostratus, altostratus cloud

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Stratus Cloud

A stratus cloud is a low-level cloud characterized by its uniform gray color and flat, featureless appearance. It is typically found at low altitudes and covers the sky like a blanket.

Senses:

  1. As a noun: a cloud belonging to a class characterized by a uniform gray sheet covering the entire sky.
  2. As an adjective: referring to or resembling a stratus cloud.

Examples:

Noun:

When the weather is gloomy, stratus clouds can be seen covering the sky.

She looked up and noticed a large layer of stratus cloud above her.

Adjective:

The sky had a stratus cloud appearance, indicating the possibility of rain.

He marveled at the stratus cloud formation, amazed by its sheer size.

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