- funnel cloud
- noun Date: circa 1909 a funnel-shaped cloud that projects from the base of a thundercloud and that often precedes the formation of a tornado; also tornado 2b
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funnel cloud
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funnel cloud — noun A tapering cloud descending from a larger storm cloud, indicating the presence of an intense vortex. A tornado is a funnel cloud which reaches the ground. When we saw the funnel cloud, we headed for the basement … Wiktionary
Funnel Cloud (album) — Infobox Album | Name = Funnel Cloud Type = Album Artist = Hem Released = September 5, 2006 Recorded = Genre = Folk rock Length = Label = Nettwerk Producer = Reviews = *Allmusic Rating|4|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg… … Wikipedia
funnel cloud — a rapidly rotating funnel shaped cloud extending downward from the base of a cumulonimbus cloud, which, if it touches the surface of the earth, is a tornado or waterspout. Also called pendant cloud, tornado cloud, tuba. * * * … Universalium
funnel cloud — fun′nel cloud n. mer a rapidly rotating funnel shaped cloud extending downward from the base of a cumulonimbus cloud, which, if it touches the surface of the earth, is a tornado or waterspout … From formal English to slang
funnel cloud — /ˈfʌnəl klaʊd/ (say funuhl klowd) noun a funnel shaped cloud formed from the core of a waterspout or tornado …
funnel cloud — noun : a funnel shaped cloud that hangs below the greater thundercloud mass of a tornado … Useful english dictionary
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Funnel (disambiguation) — The word funnel has several meanings.* A funnel is a conical device for channelling fluids or other substances into narrow openings. * The chimney of a ship is often called a funnel. * A funnel cloud (aloft) is a quickly rotating column of air… … Wikipedia
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