| NOUN | phenomenon | whirlwind | a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth |
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| Sounds | hhwer'lwih.nd; wer'lwih.nd | |
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| Rhymes | chagrined ... woodwind: 17 rhymes with ihnd... | |
| Meaning | A more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth. | |
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| Narrower | dust devil | A miniature whirlwind strong enough to whip dust and leaves and litter into the air |
| Broader | windstorm | A storm consisting of violent winds |
| Spanish | remolino, torbellino | |
| Catalan | mànega, remolí de vent, remolí, terbolí | |
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