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 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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Other Words from cyclone

Noun

cyclonic \ sī-ˈklä-nik

\ adjective

cyclonically \ sī-ˈklä-ni-k(ə-)lē

\ adverb

Examples of cyclone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun There's currently a zero percent chance of a cyclone hitting the U.S. within 48 hours. — Karly Williams, Chron, 7 Sep. 2021 New York hasn’t had a direct hit from a powerful cyclone since Superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc in 2012. — Nelly Ontiveros, orlandosentinel.com, 23 Aug. 2021 New York hasn’t had a direct hit from a powerful cyclone since Superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc in 2012. — David Klepper, chicagotribune.com, 22 Aug. 2021 New York hasn't had a direct hit from a powerful cyclone since Superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc in 2012. — Michael Hill, ajc, 22 Aug. 2021 New York hasn't had a direct hit from a powerful cyclone since Superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc in 2012. — Arkansas Online, 22 Aug. 2021 New York hasn’t had a direct hit from a powerful cyclone since Superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc in 2012. — Michael Hill, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Aug. 2021 India recorded at least 20 dead and 125 missing at sea following the cyclone's arrival, which knocked out electricity in Goa. — Marlene Lenthang, ABC News, 18 May 2021 Covid patients were among the hundreds of thousands evacuated from low-lying areas this week as the region braced for the cyclone's arrival. — Jessie Yeung, CNN, 18 May 2021

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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

: tornado

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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