cyclone

cy·clone | \ ˈsī-ˌklōn

Definition of cyclone

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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 Madsen was alone in the ocean for 60 days, rowing more 1,100 nautical miles, before dying apparently after entering the water to fix her anchor before an impending cyclone. — Jeff Metcalfe, The Arizona Republic, "Inspired by Paralympian, Phoenix woman rows solo across Lake Ontario," 2 Sep. 2020 While the cyclone’s storm surge does not, at writing, seem as bad as feared, the storm was a monster, subjecting cities to unrelenting tornado-force winds and prompting the evacuation of tens of thousands of people. — Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, "Hurricane Laura and Our New Season of Disaster," 27 Aug. 2020 For a pirate fishing vessel, sailing through Indonesian waters was more dangerous than facing down a cyclone. — Tristram Korten, Smithsonian Magazine, "The Hunt for the Modern-Day Pirates Who Steal Millions of Tons of Fish From the Seas," 21 Aug. 2020 The historically powerful cyclone made landfall near Cameron, La., around 1 a.m. Gusts of up to 132 mph and sustained winds of 98 mph thrashed Lake Charles, La., in the early hours of Thursday morning. — Washington Post, "Hurricane Laura strikes Louisiana as Category 4 storm, battering Lake Charles area and bringing flood threat," 27 Aug. 2020 Train of tropical waves: Forecasters are watching for a third possible cyclone this week. — Ashley Shaffer, USA TODAY, "Wildfires everywhere," 19 Aug. 2020 However, a cyclone was forming in the Bay of Bengal—not that far away, but heading north. — Herb Mccormick, Popular Science, "Five stories of sailors who weathered COVID-19 out at sea," 17 Aug. 2020 Then a cyclone began swirling over the thinning ice this week. — Chelsea Harvey, Scientific American, "With Fires, Heat and a Cyclone, Arctic Breaks Melting Record," 31 July 2020 My husband came home as a cyclone, ready to take down our house. — Longreads, "Whatever Happened to ______ ?," 10 Aug. 2020

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“Cyclone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyclone. Accessed 20 Sep. 2020.

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cyclone

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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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