Meaning Of The Word Nimbostratus

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What's The Definition Of Nimbostratus?

nimbostratus in American English
the type of extensive gray cloud that obscures the sun, found at low altitudes and consisting of dense, dark layers of water droplets, rain, or snow
noun: a cloud of a class characterized by a formless layer that is almost uniformly dark gray; a rain cloud of the layer type, of low altitude, usually below 8000 ft. (2440 m)

nimbostratus in British English
noun: a dark-coloured rain-bearing stratus cloud

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