catspaw

/ˈkætspɔː/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually insignificant cloud or mass of water that forms when a larger cloud or mass of water touches the ground or a nearby object, often forming a spray or mist.

“The catspaw on the mountainside was a sign of an approaching storm.”

Synonyms

  • cloud
  • spray

Antonyms

  • clear
  • cloudless