drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds
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drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds
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(meteorology) winds spiraling outward from a high pressure center; circling clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise…
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Weather.(meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere…
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Weather.a slight wind (usually refreshing); "the breeze was cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck"
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Weather.underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Water and aquatic environments.the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same ou…
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Water and aquatic environments.a slight wind (usually refreshing); "the breeze was cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck"
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Weather.the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same ou…
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Water and aquatic environments.the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same ou…
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Water and aquatic environments.the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same ou…
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Water and aquatic environments.the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same ou…
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Water and aquatic environments.a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Weather.a slight wind (usually refreshing); "the breeze was cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck"
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Weather.precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Weather.wetness in the atmosphere
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Weather.wetness in the atmosphere
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Weather.a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Water and aquatic environments.native to or inhabiting the sea; "marine plants and animals such as seaweed and whales"
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the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation; "t…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: drops, fresh, water, fall, precipitation.Having clouds resting on the top or head; reaching to the clouds; as, cloud-capped mountains.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: drops, fresh, water, fall, precipitation.the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation; "t…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: drops, fresh, water, fall, precipitation.To drop; to fall in drops; to trickle.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: drops, fresh, water, fall, precipitation.The act of falling in drops, or the act of pouring out in drops.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: drops, fresh, water, fall, precipitation.To fall in drops or small drops, or in a quick succession of drops; as, water dribbles from the eaves.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: drops, fresh, water, fall, precipitation.A falling or letting fall in drops; a dripping; that which drips, or falls in drops.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: drops, fresh, water, fall, precipitation.To rain slightly in very small drops; to fall, as water from the clouds, slowly and in fine particles; as, it drizzles; drizzling drop…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: drops, fresh, water, fall, precipitation.To let drops fall; to discharge itself in drops.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: drops, fresh, water, fall, precipitation.One who, or that which, drops. Specif.: (Fishing) A fly that drops from the leaden above the bob or end fly.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: drops, fresh, water, fall, precipitation.To pass somewhat suddenly, and passively, into a new state of body or mind; to become; as, to fall asleep; to fall into a passion; to…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: drops, fresh, water, fall, precipitation.Lately produced, gathered, or prepared for market; not stale; not dried or preserved; not wilted, faded, or tainted; in good condition…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: drops, fresh, water, fall, precipitation.Of, pertaining to, or living in, water not salt; as, fresh-water geological deposits; a fresh-water fish; fresh-water mussels.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: drops, fresh, water, fall, precipitation.
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