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tornado

/ˈtɔːrnædoʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does tornado mean?

noun

A rotating column of air that descends from a thunderstorm to the ground, causing damage and destruction. A tornado is a type of severe weather phenomenon.

Example

"The tornado warning was issued just as the storm was touching down in the nearby town."

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