funnel cloud

fun·nel cloud

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fuhn-l kloud]
- /ˈfʌn l klaʊd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fuhn-l kloud]
- /ˈfʌn l klaʊd/

Definitions of funnel cloud words

noun funnel cloud a rapidly rotating funnel-shaped cloud extending downward from the base of a cumulonimbus cloud, which, if it touches the surface of the earth, is a tornado or waterspout. 1
noun funnel cloud a whirling column of cloud extending downwards from the base of a cumulonimbus cloud: part of a waterspout or tornado 0

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Parts of speech for Funnel cloud

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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funnel cloud popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

funnel cloud usage trend in Literature

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