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whirlwind

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whirlwind

Main Entry:: ¹whirl·wind
Pronunciation:: \-ˌwind\
Function:: noun
Date:: 14th century

1: a small rotating windstorm of limited extent2 a: a confused rush : whirl <a whirlwind of meetings> b: a violent or destructive force or agency

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