thunderhead
Translation
thunderhead, cumulonimbus cloud
Examples
Dark thunderheads gathered on the horizon.
Dark thunderheads gathered on the horizon.
Grammar Patterns
a thunderhead ((as a noun)) a large storm cloud We saw a massive thunderhead in the distance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: storm cloud, cumulonimbus
Etymology
From 'thunder' + 'head'. It refers to the large, towering top part of a cumulonimbus cloud, which looks like a head.
Memory Tips
Picture the giant 'head' of a cloud that produces 'thunder'.