cyclone

noun

cy·clone | \ ˈsī-ˌklōn

Definition of cyclone

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : a storm or system of winds that rotates about a center of low atmospheric pressure, advances at a speed of 20 to 30 miles (about 30 to 50 kilometers) an hour, and often brings heavy rain

b : tornado

c : low entry 4 sense 1b

2 : any of various centrifugal devices for separating materials (such as solid particles from gases)

Cyclone

trademark

Cy·clone | \ ˈsī-ˌklōn

Definition of Cyclone (Entry 2 of 2)

—used for a chain-link fence

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Noun

cyclonic \ sī-ˈklä-nik

\ adjective

cyclonically \ sī-ˈklä-ni-k(ə-)lē

\ adverb

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Authorities have evacuated nearly 300,000 people from India's western coastline ahead of a very severe cyclone that's expected to make landfall as the year's second major storm. — Fox News, "Cyclone batters fishing hub but veers away from Indian coast," 13 June 2019 With its flotilla of satellites crisscrossing the tropical oceans, CYGNSS can see through the thick clouds of cyclones. — Paul Voosen, Science | AAAS, "NASA overcomes military's GPS tweaks to peer inside hurricanes," 12 June 2019 Meticulous statistical analysis of cyclones from 2000 to 2012 provides a convincing model of how economic activity is impacted and recovers. — Adam Moolna, Quartz India, "How mangroves could protect us from storms like Cyclone Fani," 7 June 2019 The effects of climate disaster are already here: cyclones, tsunamis, wildfires, toxic air, disappearing islands. — Kim Kelly, Teen Vogue, "Climate Disaster Is a Labor Issue. Here's Why.," 23 May 2019 On the heels of Cyclone Idai (where over 1000 people lost their lives) this cyclone will leave the people of Mozambique victim to catastrophic flooding, food insecurity, displacement, and obliteration of their homes and villages. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Celebrate the Commonwealth's 70th Anniversary," 26 Apr. 2019 As kids push it around, colorful balls swirl around the clear, cylindrical body, just like a cyclone of dust would in a real vacuum. — Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, "Dyson Is Selling a $30 Toy Vacuum for Kids That Actually Works," 27 Nov. 2018 Meteorologists predict that the strength of this unlikely spring blizzard may rival the bomb cyclone that slammed more than 70 million people in March. — Kelly O'sullivan, Country Living, "A Brutal Spring Snow Storm Is Going to Slam 200 Million People Across the U.S. This Week," 9 Apr. 2019 Advertising The cyclone also killed at least 259 people in Zimbabwe and 56 in Malawi. — Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi, The Seattle Times, "Mozambique says cholera cases up to 271 in cyclone-hit city," 31 Mar. 2019

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cyclone

noun

English Language Learners Definition of cyclone

: an extremely large, powerful, and destructive storm with very high winds that turn around an area of low pressure

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cyclone

noun

cy·clone | \ ˈsī-ˌklōn

Kids Definition of cyclone

1 : a storm or system of winds that rotates about a center of low atmospheric pressure and that moves forward at a speed of 20 to 30 miles (30 to 50 kilometers) an hour and often brings heavy rain

2 : tornado