nim·bo·stra·tus (n m b -str  t s, -str ts)n. pl. nim·bo·stra·ti (-str t , -strt) A low, gray, often dark cloud that precipitates rain, snow, or sleet. |
nimbostratus [ˌnɪmbəʊˈstreɪtəs -ˈstrɑːtəs]
n pl -ti [-taɪ]
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a dark-coloured rain-bearing stratus cloud
| nimbostratus (nmb-strts) Plural nimbostrati (n mb-strt) A dark, gray, mid-altitude cloud that often covers the entire sky and precipitates rain, snow, or sleet. Nimbostratus clouds generally form around 2,000 m (6,560 ft) but often extend to much higher and lower altitudes. See illustration at cloud. |
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