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boisterous |
rough and turbulent, as weather. [1/2 definitions] |
laminar flow |
the regular and non-turbulent movement of a layer of liquid near a solid boundary. (Cf. turbulent flow.) |
mad |
turbulent, confused, or frantic. [1/6 definitions] |
maelstrom |
an exceptionally turbulent or powerful whirlpool. [2 definitions] |
nonturbulent |
combined form of turbulent. |
roily |
having been roiled; agitated; turbulent. [1/2 definitions] |
simoom |
a hot turbulent wind carrying much sand, in the Arabian and Sahara deserts. |
storm |
a turbulent condition of the atmosphere, usu. accompanied by rain, snow, thunder, or lightning. [1/8 definitions] |
tempestuous |
characterized by disturbance or commotion; stormy; turbulent. [1/2 definitions] |
torrent |
a heavy, turbulent flow of water, as in a rushing stream, a flood, or a downpour. [1/2 definitions] |
weather |
unpleasant, turbulent, or violent atmospheric conditions. [1/7 definitions] |
welter |
a turbulent rolling and tossing, as of the sea. [1/4 definitions] |
wild |
turbulent; intense; violent. [1/15 definitions] |
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