Cyclone
Word | CYCLONE |
Character | 7 |
Hyphenation | cy clone |
Pronunciations | /ˈsaɪ.kləʊn/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Cyclone"
What do we mean by cyclone?
An atmospheric system characterized by the rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low-pressure center, usually accompanied by stormy, often destructive weather. Cyclones circulate counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. noun
A violent tropical storm, especially one originating in the southwestern Pacific Ocean or Indian Ocean. noun
A violent rotating windstorm, especially a tornado. noun
Any of various devices using centrifugal force to separate materials. noun
The term introduced into meteorology by Piddington, in 1840, as a general name for the class of extensive storms at sea that were at that time supposed to be characterized by the revolution of air in circles about a calm center. noun
Any atmospheric movement, gentle or rapid, general or local, on land or at sea, in which the wind blows spirally around and in toward a center. noun
Popularly, a tornado (such as occur in the Western States), or any destructive storm. See tornado, waterspout, and whirlwind. noun
A violent storm, often of vast extent, characterized by high winds rotating about a calm center of low atmospheric pressure. This center moves onward, often with a velocity of twenty or thirty miles an hour. noun
In general, a condition of the atmosphere characterized by a central area of pressure much lower than that of surrounding areas, and a system of winds blowing inward and around (clockwise in the southern hemisphere and counter-clockwise in the northern); -- called also a low-area storm. It is attended by high temperature, moist air, abundant precipitation, and clouded sky. The term includes the hurricane, typhoon, and tropical storms; it should not be applied to the moderate disturbances attending ordinary areas of low pressure nor to tornadoes, waterspouts, or “twisters,” in which the vertical motion is more important than the horizontal. noun
A tornado. See above, and Tornado. noun
A system of winds rotating around a center of low atmospheric pressure. noun
A low pressure system. noun
The more or less violent, small-scale circulations such as tornadoes, waterspouts, and dust devils. noun
A strong wind. noun
A Southeastern and Indian Ocean weather phenomenon that results in wind speeds of around 150 to 200 km/h. noun
(meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern noun
A violent rotating windstorm noun
(broad sense) A weather phenomenon consisting of a system of winds rotating around a center of low atmospheric pressure
(narrow sense) Such weather phenomenon occurring in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean
A low pressure system.
The more or less violent, small-scale circulations such as tornadoes, waterspouts, and dust devils.
A strong wind.
A cyclone separator; the cylindrical vortex tube within such a separator
Synonyms and Antonyms for Cyclone
- Synonyms for cyclone
- Convulsion Synonyms
- Cold Front Synonyms
- Burst Synonyms
- Baguio Synonyms
- Anticyclone Synonyms
- Antonyms for cyclone
- Anticyclone Antonyms
The word "cyclone" in example sentences
Cross Reference for Cyclone
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