bewolking

Definitions of bewolking
  1. noun
    a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude
    synonyms: wolk
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    bewolkingsband, wolkenband, wolkendek, wolkenlaag
    a layer of clouds seen from a distance
    condensatiestreep
    an artificial cloud created by an aircraft; caused either by condensation due to the reduction in air pressure above the wing surface or by water vapor in the engine exhaust
    cumulus, schaduwwolk, stapelwolk
    a globular cloud
    regenwolk
    a dark grey cloud bearing rain
    regenwolk
    a heavy dark cloud presaging rain or a storm
    laagwolk, stratus
    a large dark low cloud
    windstreep
    a long narrow flowing cirrus cloud
  2. noun
    the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
    synonyms: wolkenveld
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