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cloud cover
cloud coverSee: cloud amount.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  cloud cover - the state of the sky when it is covered by cloudscloudiness, overcastbad weather, inclemency, inclementness - weather unsuitable for outdoor activities |
cloud cover
cloud cover[′klau̇d ‚kəv·ər] (meteorology) That portion of the sky cover which is attributed to clouds, usually measured in tenths of sky covered. Also known as cloudage; cloudiness. cloud coverEstimated as the apparent coverage of the total sky as seen by an observer. It is expressed as octas or decas. When half the sky is covered with clouds, it is referred to as four-octa or five-deca clouds. Generally, the cloud amount is indicated by the expressions few, scattered, and overcast. Also called cloud amountAcronymsSeecruisercloud cover
Synonyms for cloud covernoun the state of the sky when it is covered by cloudsSynonymsRelated Words- bad weather
- inclemency
- inclementness
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