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whirl·wind
 whirlwind
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- pronunciation:
- wuhrl
wInd
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a small storm in which a column of air turns rapidly around a central axis as the storm moves forward. Tornadoes are whirlwinds.
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| definition 2: |
something that is like such a storm in power or movement.
He is a whirlwind on the soccer field. |
| related words: |
tempest, whirl |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
happening or moving with great speed or force.
They went on a whirlwind tour of Europe. |
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