mountain wave

noun

the wavelike effect, characterized by severe updrafts and downdrafts, that occurs when rapidly flowing air encounters the steep front of a mountain range.

The foam from the top of a mountain-wave scudded through the ropes of the car.

Not only will the march of Morse be under the mountain-wave, but his home will be on the deep.

Many a "tall admiral" has commenced his "march over the mountain wave" among these water-lilies and hedges of osier.

Another mountain–wave came marching to the roll of the tempest–drum.

Your course is on the mountain wave, over the bottomless ocean.'

April 17, 2024axolotl

[ak-suh-lot-l ]

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