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downburst

UK
/ˈdaʊn.bɜːst/
US
/ˈdaʊn.bɜrst/

Translations

downburstnoun
downbursts
pl
UK
/ˈdaʊn.bɜːst/
US
/ˈdaʊn.bɜrst/
rafale descendanteMétéorologie.
The downburst caused significant damage to the trees and power lines in the area.
La rafale descendante a causé des dégâts importants aux arbres et aux lignes électriques de la zone.
Additional translations
micro-rafaleTerme météorologique employé pour désigner ce phénomène.
Synonyms
microburst
wind shear
downdraft
downburstadjective
UK
/ˈdaʊnbɜːst/
US
/ˈdaʊnbɝst/
Used attributively to qualify nouns relating to or caused by a downburst.
de rafale descendanteMétéorologie.
Downburst winds toppled several trees along the highway.
Des vents de rafale descendante ont déraciné plusieurs arbres le long de l’autoroute.
Synonyms
downdraft
descending
downward
sinking
falling
downgoing
vertical

Definitions

downburstnoun
A strong, localized downdraft of wind that occurs during a thunderstorm, causing damaging winds on the ground.
The downburst caused significant damage to the trees and power lines in the area.
downburstadjective
Relating to, caused by, or characteristic of a downburst.
Downburst winds toppled several trees along the highway.
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