Definiciones
1.NounA (large) waterfall, specifically one flowing over the edge of a cliff."The cataracts on the Nile helped to compartment Upper Egypt."
2.NounA flood of water; specifically, steep rapids in a river.
3.NounAn overwhelming downpour or rush; a flood."His cataract of eloquence"
4.NounA type of governor used in single-acting steam engines, where a flow of water through an opening regulates the stroke.
5.NounSynonym of waterspout (“a whirlwind that forms over water”).
6.VerbOf a river, etc.: to fall in the form of a waterfall.
7.VerbTo cause (something) to pour or rush like a waterfall.
8.NounSynonym of portcullis (“a gate in the form of a grating which is lowered into place at the gateway of a castle, a fort, etc.”); also, a window grating.
9.NounA clouding of the lens in the eye leading to a decrease in vision.
Something which obscures.
A tool used for breaking flax; a brake.
10.NounA clouding of the lens in the eye leading to a decrease in vision.
Something which obscures.
11.NounSomething which obscures.
12.NounA tool used for breaking flax; a brake.