Meaning & use
microburst
A sudden, powerful downdraft of wind from a thunderstorm that spreads out on hitting the ground.
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A microburst snapped several large trees along the highway during the storm.
Pilots are trained to recognize the warning signs of a microburst near an airport.
A note on using this word
A microburst is a meteorological hazard that is particularly dangerous to aircraft during takeoff and landing.
Words with a similar meaning
downburst
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