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cyclone

[ˈsaɪ.kləʊn]

cyclone Definition

  • 1a system of winds rotating inwards to an area of low atmospheric pressure, with a counterclockwise (northern hemisphere) or clockwise (southern hemisphere) circulation; a hurricane or typhoon.
  • 2a large-scale, atmospheric wind-and-pressure system characterized by low pressure at its center and by circular wind motion, counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere, clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.

Using cyclone: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cyclone" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The cyclone caused widespread damage to the coastal areas.

  • Example

    The city was hit by a cyclone last year.

  • Example

    The meteorological department has issued a warning about the approaching cyclone.

cyclone Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with cyclone

  • a period of time when cyclones are most likely to occur in a particular region

    Example

    The cyclone season in the Pacific is from November to April.

  • a type of fence made of chain-link mesh

    Example

    The playground was surrounded by a cyclone fence.

  • an underground shelter designed to protect people from tornadoes or cyclones

    Example

    The family took shelter in the cyclone cellar during the storm.

Origins of cyclone

from Greek 'kyklon', meaning 'moving in a circle'

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Summary: cyclone in Brief

A 'cyclone' [ˈsaɪ.kləʊn] is a weather phenomenon characterized by a system of winds rotating inwards to an area of low atmospheric pressure, with a counterclockwise (northern hemisphere) or clockwise (southern hemisphere) circulation. It can cause widespread damage, as exemplified by 'The city was hit by a cyclone last year.' 'Cyclone' extends into phrases like 'cyclone season,' referring to a period of time when cyclones are most likely to occur, and 'cyclone cellar,' an underground shelter designed to protect people from tornadoes or cyclones.

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