What does Whirlwind mean?
Definitions for Whirlwind
ˈʰwɜrlˌwɪnd, ˈwɜrl-whirl·wind
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Whirlwind.
Princeton's WordNet
whirlwindnoun
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
Wiktionary
whirlwindnoun
A violent windstorm of limited extent, as the tornado, characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air with an upward current in the center; a vortex of air. It usually has a rapid progressive motion.
whirlwindnoun
A person or body of objects or events sweeping violently onward.
whirlwindadjective
Rapid and minimal: a whirlwind tour, a whirlwind guide.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Whirlwindnoun
A stormy wind moving circularly.
Etymology: werbelwind, German.
In the very torrent and whirlwind of your passion, beget a temperance that may give it smoothness. William Shakespeare, Hamlet.
With whirlwinds from beneath she toss’d the ship,
And bare expos’d the bosom of the deep. John Dryden, Æn.
Wikipedia
Whirlwind
A whirlwind is a weather phenomenon in which a vortex of wind (a vertically oriented rotating column of air) forms due to instabilities and turbulence created by heating and flow (current) gradients. Whirlwinds occur all over the world and in any season.
ChatGPT
whirlwind
A whirlwind is a column of air that moves rapidly around in a rotating manner, often as a result of conflicting atmospheric pressure systems. It can form tornadoes, dust devils, or hurricanes in extreme cases and can cause significant damage due to its high speed and force. It can also simply refer to any chaotic or confusing situation or series of events.
Webster Dictionary
Whirlwindnoun
a violent windstorm of limited extent, as the tornado, characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air with an upward current in the center; a vortex of air. It usually has a rapid progressive motion
Whirlwindnoun
fig.: A body of objects sweeping violently onward
Etymology: [Cf. Icel. hvirfilvindr, Sw. hvirfvelvind, Dan. hvirvelvind, G. wirbelwind. See Whirl, and Wind, n.]
Wikidata
Whirlwind
Whirlwind is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
whirlwind
A revolving current of wind of small diameter that rises suddenly, but is soon spent.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Whirlwind in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Whirlwind in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of Whirlwind in a Sentence
It is a fabricated media whirlwind.
I never in a million years imagined this would happen. ... It was a whirlwind, it's crazy how it all worked. It was all planned out by God.
It is necessary to sweep away the whirlwind of sanctions by the hostile forces.
It’s been a whirlwind, it’s been crazy and it’s also been the most rewarding time of my life and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
It was an amazing day just to be out there and competing with my teammates. It’s been quite a whirlwind, you know I’m running out and I was like, a little bit emotional. I was like, I can’t add crying right now (because) I’m nervous. I certainly felt it welling up in my eyes for a second.
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- віхур, віхураBelarusian
- вихрушка, вихърBulgarian
- avel-droBreton
- terbolíCatalan, Valencian
- vichřiceCzech
- awel dro, trowynt, corwynt, troellwyntWelsh
- Wirbelsturm, WirbelwindGerman
- ανεμοστρόβιλοςGreek
- torbellinoSpanish
- pyörremyrsky, pyörretuuliFinnish
- cycloneFrench
- ioma-ghaothScottish Gaelic
- बवंडरHindi
- forgószélHungarian
- մրրիկArmenian
- סוּפָהHebrew
- 旋風Japanese
- anoraarsuaqKalaallisut, Greenlandic
- turbōLatin
- āwhiowhio, tūkauatiMāori
- вихрушкаMacedonian
- windhoos, wervelwindDutch
- náátsʼóʼoołdísiiNavajo, Navaho
- trąba powietrznaPolish
- turbilhãoPortuguese
- ураган, вихрьRussian
- вихор, vihorSerbo-Croatian
- víchricaSlovak
- viharSlovene
- సుడిగాలిTelugu
- ipu-ipo, buhawiTagalog
- вихорUkrainian
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