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whirlwind

/'hwɜrl,wɪnd/

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noun
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
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Definition that contains whirlwind

twist a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
eddy a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
typhoeus (Greek mythology) son of Gaea and Tartarus who created the whirlwinds; had a terrifying voice and 100 dragon heads that spurted fire
dust devil a miniature whirlwind strong enough to whip dust and leaves and litter into the air