Altostratus Cloud (Noun)
Meaning
A stratus cloud at an intermediate altitude of 2 or 3 miles.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The altostratus cloud layer obscured the sun, casting a grayish veil over the landscape.
- A uniform altostratus cloud deck covered the entire valley, producing a steady drizzle.
- The pilot navigated the plane through a thick altostratus cloud, relying on instruments to stay on course.
- The altostratus cloud layer was so dense that it blocked out most of the sunlight, making it difficult to read outside.
- A mid-level altostratus cloud layer brought a welcome end to the heat wave, cooling the region with its shade.