Meaning Of The Word Downburst

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downburst in American English
noun: a strong downward current of air from a cumulonimbus cloud, often associated with intense thunderstorms

downburst in British English
noun: a very high-speed downward movement of turbulent air in a limited area for a short time. Near the ground it spreads out from its centre with high horizontal velocities

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