cyclone

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 2 sense 1b

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

Cyclone

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Cy·clone | \ ˈsī-ˌklōn

Definition of Cyclone (Entry 2 of 2)

—used for a chain-link fence

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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun There were no preexisting cyclone shelters in the city due the rarity of storms, said National Disaster Response Force spokesman Krishan Kumar. — Fox News, "Powerful cyclone in India lashes business capital of Mumbai; 100,000 evacuated," 4 June 2020 Ahead of landfall, the cyclone is expected to strengthen to the equivalent of just below a Category 1 Atlantic hurricane, or a Severe Cyclonic Storm in the West Pacific. — CNN, "Cyclone Nisarga: Coronavirus patients evacuated ahead of worst storm to hit Mumbai in 70 years," 3 June 2020 Forecasters believe Tropical Depression Cristobal will collide with another storm system to form a larger cyclone. — Anthony Leonardi, Washington Examiner, "Cristobal expected to merge with separate storm system to create cyclone," 9 June 2020 Tropical Storm Cristobal could soon renew its strength by uniting with another storm system coming from the west to form one giant cyclone, forecasters say. — NBC News, "Cristobal to merge with new storm system after lashing South," 9 June 2020 Amphan was just the second super cyclone to hit the Bay of Bengal since records began. — Helen Regan, CNN, "India's cyclone response saves lives. Climate resilient infrastructure will save livelihoods," 4 June 2020 Mumbai, with a population of more than 18 million, hadn’t been hit by a cyclone in more than a century, raising concerns about its readiness. — Fox News, "Powerful cyclone in India lashes business capital of Mumbai; 100,000 evacuated," 4 June 2020 The neighborhood was able to avoid another disaster this week when it was spared damage from a cyclone that hit the city. — Yirmiyan Arthur, The Christian Science Monitor, "In India's slums, neighbors unite against a pandemic," 4 June 2020 Among those evacuated to safety in the city from the approaching cyclone were . — Niha Masih, Washington Post, "Severe cyclone bears down on Mumbai, India’s coronavirus hot spot," 3 June 2020

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“Cyclone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyclone. Accessed 7 Jul. 2020.

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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

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