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whirl·wind
 whirlwind
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- pronunciation:
- wuhrl
wInd
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- phrases:
- reap the whirlwind
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a small windstorm, such as a tornado, in which a column of air revolves rapidly around a central, relatively vertical axis as the storm advances.
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| definition 2: |
something that resembles such a storm in violence, destructiveness, or rapidity of movement.
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| related words: |
maelstrom, tempest, whirl |
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| phrase: |
reap the whirlwind |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
occurring or moving with great speed or force.
a whirlwind tour of Europe |
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