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Noun
A large number of insects or birds moving together
“A handful of shorebirds scampered among clouds of tiny insects and piles of seaweed.”
Noun
An indistinct or billowing mass, especially of smoke or dust
“Neil Armstrong went tumbling down the ladder and fell to the lunar surface in a cloud of grey dust.”
Noun
Used to refer to a state or cause of gloom, suspicion, trouble, or worry
“I felt a cloud settling on me as I sailed out of the harbour, a deep, dark cloud of troubles to come.”
Noun
Mass of water particles in air
“The sun was almost entirely obscured by cloud.”
Verb
To make dark, dim, or indistinct
“I was able to watch the aurora for 30 minutes before the sky began to cloud over.”
Verb
To confuse or impair
“Meanwhile, toxic waste, agricultural pesticides and heavy metals continue to cloud our water supply.”
Verb
Make or become less clear or transparent
“Small puddles of blood surrounded them and my eyes began to cloud over with tears.”
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