Microburst

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A sudden, violent downdraft of air over a small area. Microbursts are difficult to detect and predict with standard weather instruments and are especially hazardous to airplanes during landing or takeoff.
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  • n. A strong downdraft, of less than 2.5 miles in diameter, that can cause damaging winds.
    • Word Usage
    "One of the storms produced what they call a microburst, with 80-mile-an-hour winds."
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