funnel clouds

A form of funnel cloud — A tapering, rapidly rotating cloud descending from a larger storm cloud, indicating the presence of an intense vortex, which potentially becomes a tornado if it reaches the ground.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of funnel cloud
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