microburst

About 0.02 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A strong downdraft, of less than 2.5 miles in diameter, that can cause damaging winds and powerful wind shear.

Similar words

miniburst mesovortex neutercane micrometeorology microquake microsurge micrometeor microflare microvortex micrometeoroid

Often followed by

is and activity wind of encounter downdraft winds event

Word family

microbursts