ALL meanings of cataract
cat·a·ract
C c - countable noun cataract Cataracts are layers over a person's eyes that prevent them from seeing properly. Cataracts usually develop because of old age or illness. 3
- countable noun cataract A cataract is a large waterfall. 3
- noun cataract a large waterfall or rapids 3
- noun cataract a deluge; downpour 3
- noun cataract partial or total opacity of the crystalline lens of the eye 3
- noun cataract the opaque area 3
- noun cataract a large waterfall 3
- noun cataract any strong flood or rush of water; deluge 3
- noun cataract an eye disease in which the crystalline lens or its capsule becomes opaque, causing partial or total blindness 3
- noun cataract eye disorder 1
- noun cataract a descent of water over a steep surface; a waterfall, especially one of considerable size. 1
- noun cataract any furious rush or downpour of water; deluge. 1
- noun cataract Ophthalmology. an abnormality of the eye, characterized by opacity of the lens. the opaque area. 1
- noun cataract A large waterfall. 1
- noun cataract (Obsolete (No longer in use)) A waterspout. 0
- noun cataract A large waterfall; steep rapids in a river. 0
- noun cataract A flood of water. 0
- noun cataract An overwhelming downpour or rush. 0
- noun cataract (pathology) A disease of the eye causing its opacity and, unless treated, leading to blindness. 0