thunderhead
Translation
thunderhead, cumulonimbus cloud
Examples
Dark thunderheads were building on the horizon.
Dark thunderheads were building on the horizon.
Grammar Patterns
a thunderhead: a large, dark cloud that indicates a thunderstorm. We saw a thunderhead in the distance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cumulonimbus, storm cloud
Etymology
From 'thunder' and 'head', referring to the large, rounded top part of a cumulonimbus cloud, which resembles a head.
Memory Tips
Picture a giant cloud with a 'head' that is full of 'thunder'.