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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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The meaning of WHIRLWIND is a small rotating windstorm of limited extent. How to use whirlwind in a sentence.
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 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.
Definitions of whirlwind. noun. a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth. see moresee less. 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. noun. a confused movement or rush.
1. a relatively small mass of air, as a tornado, rotating rapidly and advancing over land or sea. 2. something resembling a whirlwind, as in destructive force. 3. any circling rush or violent onward course. adj. 4. like a whirlwind, as in speed or force: a whirlwind visit. Idioms: reap the whirlwind, to suffer the penalties for one's misdeeds.
1. [count] : a very strong wind that moves in a spinning or swirling motion and that can damage buildings, trees, etc. 2. [singular] : something that involves many quickly changing events, feelings, etc. My life has been a whirlwind lately.
whirlwind. noun. uk / ˈwɜːlwɪnd / us. a whirlwind of sth. a lot of sudden activity, emotion, etc: a whirlwind of activity. [ C ] a strong wind that moves round and round very quickly.