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   cloud

   /klaʊd/

   noun

   • 1. a visible mass of condensed watery vapour floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the general level of the ground: "the sun had disappeared behind a cloud"
   • ▪ an indistinct or billowing mass, especially of smoke or dust: "a cloud of dust" Similar massbillowpallshroudmantleblanketlayersheetcurtaincanopy
   • ▪ a large number of insects or birds moving together: "clouds of orange butterflies" Similar swarmflockflighthivecoveydroveherdmassmultitudehosthordethrongcrowd
   • ▪ an opaque patch within a transparent substance.
   • 2. used to refer to a state or cause of gloom, suspicion, trouble, or worry: "the only cloud on the immediate horizon is raising a mortgage" Similar threatmenaceshadowspectreblightgloomdarknesschillpalltroubleproblemworry
   • ▪ a frowning or depressed look: "a cloud passed over Jessica's face"
   • 3. networked computing facilities providing remote data storage and processing services via the internet: "there's a rich, complex, shared data store in the cloud"

   verb

   • 1. (of the sky) become overcast or gloomy: "the blue skies clouded over abruptly" Similar become cloudycloud overbecome overcastbecome gloomygrow dimlourblackendarkendimOpposite clear
   • ▪ darken (the sky) with cloud: "the western sky was still clouded"
   • 2. make or become less clear or transparent: "blood pumped out, clouding the water" Similar make cloudymake murkydirtydarkenblackenroilrileOpposite clear
   • ▪ make (a matter or mental process) unclear or uncertain: "don't allow your personal feelings to cloud your judgement" Similar confusemuddlemake unclearobscurefogbefogmuddyblurOpposite clarify
   • ▪ spoil (something): "the general election was clouded by violence"
   • 3. (of someone's face or eyes) show an emotion such as worry, sorrow, or anger: "his expression clouded over"
   • ▪ (of an emotion such as worry, sorrow, or anger) show in (someone's face): "suspicion clouded her face"

   Word Origin Old Englishclūd ‘mass of rock or earth’; probably related to clot. cloud (sense 1 of the noun) dates from Middle English.

   Derivatives

   • 1. cloudlet noun

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCLOUD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CLOUD definition: 1. a grey or white mass in the sky, made up of very small floating drops of water: 2. a mass of…. Learn more.

3. www.cloudflare.com › learning › cloudWhat is the cloud? | Cloud definition | Cloudflare

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   "The cloud" refers to servers that are accessed over the Internet, and the software and databases that run on those servers. Cloud servers are located in data centers all over the world. By using cloud computing, users and companies do not have to manage physical servers themselves or run software applications on their own machines.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCLOUD | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   CLOUD definition: 1. a white or grey mass that floats in the sky, made of small water drops: 2. a mass of gas or…. Learn more.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CloudCloud - Wikipedia

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   e. In meteorology, a cloud is an aerosol consisting of a visible mass of miniature liquid droplets, frozen crystals, or other particles suspended in the atmosphere of a planetary body or similar space. [1] Water or various other chemicals may compose the droplets and crystals. On Earth, clouds are formed as a result of saturation of the air ...

6. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopedia › cloudCloud - National Geographic Society

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   Apr 26, 2024 · Clouds are visible accumulations of tiny water droplets or ice crystals in Earth’s atmosphere. Clouds differ greatly in size, shape, and color. They can appear thin and wispy, or bulky and lumpy. Clouds usually appear white because the tiny water droplets inside them are tightly packed, reflecting most of the sunlight that hits them.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cloudCloud Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CLOUD is a visible mass of particles of condensed vapor (such as water or ice) suspended in the atmosphere of a planet (such as the earth) or moon. How to use cloud in a sentence.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › cloudCLOUD Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Cloud definition: a visible collection of particles of water or ice suspended in the air, usually at an elevation above the earth's surface.. See examples of CLOUD used in a sentence.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcloud noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of cloud noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › cloudCloud Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    CLOUD meaning: 1 : a white or gray mass in the sky that is made of many very small drops of water; 2 : a large amount of smoke, dust, etc., that hangs in the air

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCLOUD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    A cloud is a mass of water vapour that is seen as a white or grey mass in the sky. The helicopter crashed in thick cloud. American English : cloud / ˈklaʊd /