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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