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noun
- 1. a column of air moving rapidly around and around in a cylindrical or funnel shape. Similar
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whirlwind: [noun] a small rotating windstorm of limited extent.
WHIRLWIND definition: 1. a tall, spinning column of air that moves across the surface of the land or sea 2. A whirlwind…. Learn more.
WHIRLWIND meaning: 1. a tall, spinning column of air that moves across the surface of the land or sea 2. A whirlwind…. Learn more.
Whirlwind definition: a relatively small mass of air rotating rapidly around a more or less vertical axis and simultaneously advancing over land or sea: specific categories of whirlwind include dust devil, dust whirl, tornado, and waterspout. See examples of WHIRLWIND used in a sentence.
whirlwind: 1 n a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth Types: dust devil a miniature whirlwind strong enough to whip dust and leaves and litter into the air Type of: windstorm a storm consisting of violent winds
3 meanings: 1. a column of air whirling around and towards a more or less vertical axis of low pressure, which moves along the.... Click for more definitions.
whirlwind - a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth dust devil - a miniature whirlwind strong enough to whip dust and leaves and litter into the air
WHIRLWIND meaning: 1. a relationship/visit, etc that only lasts a short time 2. a lot of sudden activity, emotion…. Learn more.
Definition of whirlwind noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
WHIRLWIND meaning: 1 : a very strong wind that moves in a spinning or swirling motion and that can damage buildings, trees, etc.; 2 : something that involves many quickly changing events, feelings, etc.
