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whirlwind

Definition

  • noun: a very strong wind that moves in a spinning or swirling motion and that can damage buildings, trees, etc.
  • noun: a small rotating windstorm of limited extent

Examples

  • an emotional 'whirlwind' = a 'whirlwind' of emotions

  • They were married after a 'whirlwind' romance.

  • The band went on a 'whirlwind' concert tour.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Yes. Yes. Absolutely. ''Yes'' is a comfort. ''Absolutely'' is not. Let me tell you about winds. There is a, a whirlwind from southern Morocco the Aajej against which the Fellahin defend themselves with knives. And there is a a Ghibli from Tunis. (..)
    1996 The English Patient