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 cloud cloud /ˈklaʊd/

noun

  1. () Any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible  ( cloud )
    any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
      The dark cloud loomed over the horizon, threatening to unleash a torrential downpour.
    The dark cloud loomed over the horizon, threatening to unleash a torrential downpour.
  2. () A visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude  ( cloud )
    a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude
     The sky was filled with white fluffy clouds, making it a perfect day for a picnic
    The sky was filled with white fluffy clouds, making it a perfect day for a picnic
  3. () Out of touch with reality  ( cloud )
    out of touch with reality
     His head was in the clouds
    his head was in the clouds
  4. A group of many things in the air or on the ground  ( cloud , swarm )
    a group of many things in the air or on the ground
     A swarm of insects obscured the light
    a swarm of insects obscured the light
     Clouds of blossoms
    clouds of blossoms
     It discharged a cloud of spores
    it discharged a cloud of spores
  5. Suspicion affecting your reputation  ( cloud )
    suspicion affecting your reputation
     After that mistake he was under a cloud
    after that mistake he was under a cloud
  6. A cause of worry, gloom or trouble  ( cloud )
    a cause of worry, gloom or trouble
     The only cloud on the horizon was the possibility of dissent by the French
    the only cloud on the horizon was the possibility of dissent by the French

verb

  1. () Billow up in the form of a cloud  ( cloud )
    billow up in the form of a cloud
     The smoke clouded above the houses
    The smoke clouded above the houses
  2. () Make less visible or unclear  ( becloud , fog , haze over , befog , cloud , mist , obnubilate , obscure )
    make less visible or unclear
     The stars are obscured by the clouds
    The stars are obscured by the clouds
     The big elm tree obscures our view of the valley
    the big elm tree obscures our view of the valley
  3. () Make overcast or cloudy  ( overcast , cloud )
    make overcast or cloudy
     Fall weather often overcasts our beaches
    Fall weather often overcasts our beaches
  4. Make milky or dull  ( cloud )
    make milky or dull
     The chemical clouded the liquid to which it was added
    The chemical clouded the liquid to which it was added
  5. Colour with streaks or blotches of different shades  ( cloud , dapple , mottle )
    colour with streaks or blotches of different shades
  6. Make less clear  ( cloud )
    make less clear
     The stroke clouded memories of her youth
    the stroke clouded memories of her youth
  7. Place under suspicion or cast doubt upon  ( cloud , corrupt , defile , sully , taint )
    place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
     Sully someone's reputation
    sully someone's reputation
  8. Make gloomy or depressed  ( cloud )
    make gloomy or depressed
     Their faces were clouded with sadness
    Their faces were clouded with sadness