downburst

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Synonyms: downbursts

Antonyms: downbursts

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|meteorology}} A [[powerful]] [[downward]] [[air]] [[current]], especially one during a [[thunderstorm]], often creating powerful [[divergent]] [[horizontal]] [[wind]]s and strong [[wind shear]] upon impacting the [[surface]].

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