Cat's paw

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004203",
  "term": "Cat's paw",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A pattern of localized, light ripples on an otherwise calm water surface, created by a small-scale, isolated gust of wind. These patches of darker, textured water move quickly across the surface, revealing the brief passage of a downdraft or puff of air. The term is descriptive, likening the appearance of the disturbed water to the light touch of a cat's paw.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cat-s-paw/"
}