tornado Definition
a mobile, destructive vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel-shaped cloud and advancing beneath a large storm system.
Using tornado: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tornado" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The tornado destroyed several houses in the neighborhood.
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The town was hit by a series of tornadoes last year.
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The tornado warning was issued for the entire county.
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The tornado caused widespread damage across the region.
tornado Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with tornado
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The touchdown tornado caused extensive damage to the area.
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Oklahoma is located in the heart of tornado alley.
an alert issued by the National Weather Service indicating that conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes
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A tornado watch was issued for the entire state.
Summary: tornado in Brief
A 'tornado' [tɔːˈneɪdəʊ] is a destructive vortex of violently rotating winds that appears as a funnel-shaped cloud and moves beneath a large storm system. It can cause widespread damage and destruction, as seen in 'The tornado destroyed several houses in the neighborhood.' 'Tornado' has phrases like 'touchdown tornado,' referring to a tornado that has touched the ground, and 'tornado alley,' an area in the central United States where tornadoes are most frequent.
