The fluid which we breathe, and which surrounds the earth; the atmosphere. It is invisible, inodorous, insipid, transparent, compressi…
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Geography, Weather, Climate and weather geography, Natural hazards.Thundershower
A shower accompanied with lightning and thunder.
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the study of effects of climate on living organisms
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Geography, Weather, Climate, Climate and weather geography.Alt. of Breeze fly
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Geography, Weather, Climate and weather geography, Natural hazards.The science which treats of climates and investigates their phenomena and causes.
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Geography, Weather, Climate, Climate and weather geography.a heavy rain
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Geography, Weather, Climate, Pollution, Climate and weather geography, Natural hazards.A violent storm, often of vast extent, characterized by high winds rotating about a calm center of low atmospheric pressure. This cent…
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Geography, Weather, Climate and weather geography, Natural hazards.A washing away; an overflowing of the land by water; an inundation; a flood; specifically, The Deluge, the great flood in the days of…
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Geography, Weather, Climate, Pollution, Climate and weather geography, Natural hazards.the temperature at which the water vapor in the air becomes saturated and condensation begins
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Geography, Weather, Climate, Climate and weather geography.A pouring or streaming downwards; esp., a heavy or continuous shower.
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Geography, Weather, Climate, Pollution, Climate and weather geography, Natural hazards.To rain slightly in very small drops; to fall, as water from the clouds, slowly and in fine particles; as, it drizzles; drizzling drop…
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Geography, Weather, Climate, Pollution, Climate and weather geography, Natural hazards.Dryness; want of rain or of water; especially, such dryness of the weather as affects the earth, and prevents the growth of plants; ar…
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Geography, Climate, Climate and weather geography, Natural hazards.Same as Drought.
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Geography, Climate, Climate and weather geography, Natural hazards.A strong current of air; a wind between a stiff breeze and a hurricane. The most violent gales are called tempests.
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Geography, Weather, Climate and weather geography, Natural hazards.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, Geography, Weather, Climate and weather geography, Natural hazards.To rain in very fine drops.
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Geography, Weather, Climate, Pollution, Climate and weather geography, Natural hazards.A wind blowing part of the year from one direction, alternating with a wind from the opposite direction; -- a term applied particularl…
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Geography, Weather, Climate, Pollution, Climate and weather geography, Natural hazards.One who pelts.
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Geography, Weather, Climate, Pollution, Climate and weather geography, Natural hazards.Reign.
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A shaft or missile intended to be shot from a crossbow or catapult, esp. a short, stout, blunt-headed arrow; a quarrel; an arrow, or t…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: shower, accompanied, lightning, thunder.An instrument or apparatus employed in the ancient mysteries to imitate thunder and lightning.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: shower, accompanied, lightning, thunder.A dagger; a poniard.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: shower, accompanied, lightning, thunder.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: shower, accompanied, lightning, thunder.a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: shower, accompanied, lightning, thunder.a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: shower, accompanied, lightning, thunder.A sudden and brief blast or gust; a light, temporary breeze; as, a flurry of wind.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: shower, accompanied, lightning, thunder.To flash, as lightning; to lighten; to gleam; to thunder.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: shower, accompanied, lightning, thunder.A vitrified sand tube produced by the striking of lightning on sand; a lightning tube; also, the portion of rock surface fused by a li…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: shower, accompanied, lightning, thunder.A storm accompanied with hail; a shower of hail.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: shower, accompanied, lightning, thunder.A violent storm, characterized by extreme fury and sudden changes of the wind, and generally accompanied by rain, thunder, and lightni…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: shower, accompanied, lightning, thunder.A kiln.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: shower, accompanied, lightning, thunder.of Lie, to recline.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: shower, accompanied, lightning, thunder.Explore Academic Dictionary
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