cold front

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cold front

A cold front moves across the plains, bringing dark clouds.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The leading edge of an advancing mass of colder air: A "cold front" is a meteorological boundary that separates an advancing mass of cold, dense air from a body of warmer air it is displacing. It is often associated with specific weather changes.
Usage
  • A "cold front" is used to describe a specific weather feature on maps and in forecasts. It is a standard term in meteorology.
  • It is typically followed by a drop in temperature, shifts in wind direction, and often precipitation such as rain or thunderstorms along the frontal boundary.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The weather forecast predicts a cold front will move through the region tonight, bringing cooler temperatures.
    • A strong cold front is responsible for the severe thunderstorms we experienced yesterday.
    • On the weather map, the cold front is depicted as a blue line with triangles.
Advanced Usage
  • "Behind the cold front": Refers to the area or conditions in the colder air mass that has moved in after the front has passed.
    • Behind the cold front, skies will clear and temperatures will be much lower.
  • "The passage of a cold front": Describes the event of the front moving over a location.
    • The passage of a cold front caused winds to shift from south to northwest.
Variants and Related Words
  • Front (n): In meteorology, any boundary separating two air masses of different densities (e.g., warm front, stationary front, occluded front).
  • Cold air mass (n): A large body of air with relatively uniform cold temperature.
  • Frontal boundary (n): Another term for the interface or transition zone between two air masses.
Synonyms
  • Cold-air boundary: A less common synonym emphasizing the dividing line.
  • Polar front: A specific type of cold front associated with the boundary between polar and mid-latitude air masses, though this is a more technical and specific term.
Related Phrases
  • Cold frontogenesis: The meteorological process of cold front formation or intensification.
  • Pre-frontal squall line: A line of severe thunderstorms that can develop ahead of an advancing cold front.
cold front

A cold front moves across the plains, bringing dark clouds.

Noun
  1. the front of an advancing mass of colder air

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