Meaning & use

microburst

noun·Advanced

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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