shelf cloud

noun

A low, horizontal cloud typically forming at the leading edge of thunderstorm outflow. An arcus type cloud often found along squall lines.

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Meanings

nounshelf cloud (plural shelf clouds)

plural shelf clouds

  1. climatologyA low, horizontal cloud typically forming at the leading edge of thunderstorm outflow. An arcus type cloud often found along squall lines.
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APA

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