storm cloud

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noun

a heavy dark cloud presaging rain or a storm

a herald of disturbance, anger, or violencethe storm clouds of war

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weal

well-being, prosperity, or happiness.

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a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.

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Words nearby storm cloud

storm boat, storm cell, storm cellar, storm center, storm centre, storm cloud, storm coat, storm collar, storm cone, storm door, storm glass

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Example sentences from the Web for storm cloud

The storm-cloud was approaching us and we were approaching it.
The Schoolmistress and Other Stories|Anton Chekhov
The storm-cloud had passed, and again there was a gleam of sunshine flooding the country side with fitful radiance.
Bristol Bells|Emma Marshall
Polyphemos is the storm-cloud, and Odysseus stands for the sun.
Fairy Tales; Their Origin and Meaning|John Thackray Bunce
He repeated his assurance, and thus it continued until the storm-cloud was almost over the encampment.
The Wonders of Prayer|Various

It pursues them everywhere, swifter than the deer, swifter than the wind that drives before it the storm-cloud.
Horace and His Influence|Grant Showerman

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