Thunderhead
noun
A large, towering cloud associated with thunderstorms and heavy rain.
The sky was filled with dark thunderheads, signaling a storm was approaching.
Usage tips
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cumulonimbus cloud,storm clouds,overhead thunderheads
noun
A large, towering cloud associated with thunderstorms and heavy rain.
The sky was filled with dark thunderheads, signaling a storm was approaching.
Usage tips
Neutral
cumulonimbus cloud,storm clouds,overhead thunderheads
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
Often used to describe a stormy or conflicted situation
The thunderhead of emotions built up during the argument.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary
Commonly employed in poetry to evoke a sense of impending doom
The poet wrote of the dark thunderheads looming over the horizon.
Pro Tip 3/3Context
Care should be taken not to confuse the literal and figurative uses
Using 'thunderhead' to describe a slow learner might offend.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
Often used to describe a stormy or conflicted situation
The thunderhead of emotions built up during the argument.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary
Commonly employed in poetry to evoke a sense of impending doom
The poet wrote of the dark thunderheads looming over the horizon.
Pro Tip 3/3Context
Care should be taken not to confuse the literal and figurative uses
Using 'thunderhead' to describe a slow learner might offend.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
Often used to describe a stormy or conflicted situation
The thunderhead of emotions built up during the argument.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary
Commonly employed in poetry to evoke a sense of impending doom
The poet wrote of the dark thunderheads looming over the horizon.
Pro Tip 3/3Context
Care should be taken not to confuse the literal and figurative uses
Using 'thunderhead' to describe a slow learner might offend.
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