whirlwind

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Synonyms: whirling, whirlwinds, whirlwig, hurlwind

Antonyms: whirling, whirlwinds, whirlwig, hurlwind

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Noun

1. A [[windstorm]] of limited extent, such as a [[tornado]], [[dust devil]], or [[waterspout]], characterized by an inward [[spiral]] motion of the air with an upward [[current]] in the center; a [[vortex]] of air.
2. {{lb|en|figurative}} A person or body of objects or [[events]] sweeping violently onward.

Adjective

1. {{cap|rapid}} and [[minimal]].

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