pencil top n.— «Most commercial companies over-prune palms leaving fronds with a V-shape referred to as a “hurricane cut.” Constant removal of these leaves will result in a condition referred to as “pencil top”...
snow-mageddon n.— «Plenty of snow is heading our way for the holidays, along with freezing rain and high winds. With two looming storms, and a possible third on Christmas Eve, Environment Canada is dubbing it “snow-mageddon...
go-around n.— «High winds at Los Angeles International Airport forced nine jets to make second approaches, a procedure known as a “go-around.”» —“Wind-driven wildfire damages homes in Southern California” by Ana...
sting jet n. a weather formation characterized by high, damaging winds, caused by rapidly descending cool, dry air in contact with warm, moist air. Editorial Note: A picture of a sting jet can be seen here. Etymological Note: As indicated in the...