ALL meanings of altocumulus
al·to·cu·mu·lus
A a - noun altocumulus a globular cloud at an intermediate height of about 2400 to 6000 metres (8000 to 20 000 feet) 3
- noun altocumulus the type of white or gray cloud that resembles a sharply defined, wavy patch, found at intermediate altitudes and consisting of small water droplets 3
- noun altocumulus Cloud forming a layer of rounded masses with a level base, occurring at medium altitude, usually 6,500–23,000 feet (2-7 km). 1
- noun plural altocumulus a cloud of a class characterized by globular masses or rolls in layers or patches, the individual elements being larger and darker than those of cirrocumulus and smaller than those of stratocumulus: of medium altitude, about 8000–20,000 feet (2450–6100 meters). 1
- noun altocumulus (physics, meteorology) A fleecy cloud formation consisting of large whitish or greyish globular cloudlets with shaded portions, often grouped in flocks or rows. (Abbreviated Ac.). 0