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tornado

1 of 1noun
/tɔrˈneɪdoʊ/
Forms:tornadoes
1

a strong and dangerous type of wind, which is formed like a turning cone, usually causing damage

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  • Many trees were uprooted by the powerful tornado.
  • The region is known for frequent tornado occurrences.
  • The tornado damaged the power lines, causing a blackout in the area.
  • The tornado moved quickly across the open fields.
  • The weather radar indicated a possible tornado formation.
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2

a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive

3

(Southern US) a messy or chaotic situation

  • The kitchen was a tornado after the kids finished baking.
  • That meeting turned into a real tornado.
  • Her desk is always a tornado of papers.
  • The party last night was a tornado; drinks and confetti everywhere.
  • He walked into the room and found a tornado of clothes on the floor.