Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anvil cloud
noun
/ˈan.vɪl klaʊd/
Definition
A type of cumulonimbus cloud characterized by its flat and broad top that resembles an anvil.
Examples
- The anvil cloud loomed ominously in the sky, signaling an approaching storm.
- As the temperatures rose, the formation of an anvil cloud suggested that thunderstorms were on the way.
- The pilot spotted an anvil cloud from the cockpit, indicating turbulence ahead.
Meaning
An anvil cloud indicates a thunderstorm with significant vertical development, signaling potential severe weather conditions.
Synonyms
- cumulonimbus
- thunderhead
- storm cloud
