downburst
/ˈdaʊnbɜːrst/
noun
- A strong downward rush of air from a thunderstorm that spreads out upon hitting the ground, often causing damaging winds.
- Pilots are trained to avoid flying through a downburst because of the sudden wind shear.
- Meteorologists warned that the storm could produce a dangerous downburst.
- The downburst knocked down trees and power lines across the neighborhood.
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