"Sough" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A faint, moaning or whining sound, especially of wind, water, or moving air.
5 Usage Examples of the Word "Sough"
The wind began to sough through the trees, making a constant whistling sound.
The old wooden beam started to sough as the water rose higher and higher.
The fire crackled and soughed, filling the room with warmth on a cold winter's night.
The sailboat soughed across the waves, its sails partially furled.
As the storm approached, the power lines began to sough ominously, their wires creaking under the pressure.
A Soufrière is a type of volcanic vent that is characterized by the emission of high-temperature hot gases, steam, and fine rock particles into the atmosphere.<br><br>1. The term is derived from the French word "soufre," meaning "sulfur," as these vents are often associated with sulfur deposits.<br>2. Soufrières can be found on land and underwater, although the latter are more commonly referred to as hydrothermal vents.<br>3. They are formed when groundwater seeps into the Earth's crust and is heated by magma or other geothermal activity.<br>4. The ejected gases and particles from a soufrière can create a smoke-like plume visible kilometers away, and may deposit sulfur deposits on surrounding surfaces.<br><br>Geological sites:<br><br> A Soufrière is often a local term for a volcanic complex or mountain.