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cumulus

/ˈkjuːmjʊləs/

/ˈkjuːmjələs/

Translations

cumulusnoun

cumuluses

/ˈkjuːmjʊləs/

/ˈkjuːmjələs/

кучевое облако

The sky was filled with cumulus clouds.

Небо было заполнено кучевыми облаками.

Synonyms

fluffy cloud

cumulusadjective

/ˈkjuːmjʊləs/

/ˈkjuːmjələs/

Used attributively to modify another noun, meaning ‘relating to or resembling cumulus clouds’

Synonyms

cumulusnoun

A type of cloud characterized by dense, white, fluffy masses with a flat base and a rounded top, often associated with fair weather.

The sky was dotted with cumulus clouds, promising a sunny afternoon.

A heap or accumulation; a pile (rare).

A cumulus of paperwork awaited her attention.

cumulusadjective

Relating to or resembling cumulus clouds.

Cumulus convection can often precede an afternoon thunderstorm.