downburst
[ doun-burst ]
/ ˈdaʊnˌbɜrst /
noun
a strong downward current of air from a cumulonimbus cloud, often associated with intense thunderstorms.
Words nearby downburst
down-low,
down-market,
down-the-line,
down-to-earth,
downbeat,
downburst,
downcast,
downcome,
downcomer,
downcourt,
downcurved
British Dictionary definitions for downburst
downburst
/ (ˈdaʊnˌbɜːst) /
noun
a very high-speed downward movement of turbulent air in a limited area for a short time. Near the ground it spreads out from its centre with high horizontal velocities
Also called: microburst
Scientific definitions for downburst
downburst
[ doun′bûrst′ ]
An extremely powerful downward air current from a cumulonimbus cloud, typically associated with thunderstorm activity. Downbursts can produce effects that resemble those brought about by tornadoes.