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Definition of Thunderhead
1. Noun. A rounded projecting mass of a cumulus cloud with shining edges; often appears before a thunderstorm.
Definition of Thunderhead
1. n. A rounded mass of cloud, with shining white edges; a cumulus, -- often appearing before a thunderstorm.
Definition of Thunderhead
1. Noun. The top portion of a cumulonimbus cloud, which tend to be flattened or fibery in appearance, and which may be indicative of thunderstorm activity. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Thunderhead
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Thunderhead
Literary usage of Thunderhead
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia (1904)
"thunderhead. Diam. 3.5 mm. No. Ridge, Great Smoky Mountains. Fig. 2. ...
Young individual from thunderhead, Figs. 4, 4a.—V. walkeri Pils. ..."
2. Vermont School Journal and Family Visitor by Vermont State Teachers' Association (1863)
"Now when the thunderhead is formed over the land of a summer's afternoon,
condensation takes place so rapidly that a great deal of heat is suddenly given ..."
3. Poems of American History by Burton Egbert Stevenson (1908)
"FIRSTFRUITS IN 1812 [August 19, 1812] WHAT is that a-billowing then Like a
thunderhead m air ? Why should such a eight be whitening the seas? ..."
4. Poems of American History by Burton Egbert Stevenson (1908)
"FIRSTFRUITS IN 1812 [August IB, 1812\ WHAT is that a-billowing there Like a
thunderhead in air f Why should such a sight be whitening the seas? ..."
5. Appalachia by Appalachian Mountain Club (1892)
"Toward the southern end of the range stands a peak, the last of special prominence,
known as " thunderhead." Stern and impressive, it lifts its giant head. ..."
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