Tornado (N)
Pronunciation: tor-NEY-doh
Word Meaning:
A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud. It is often referred to as a twister or cyclone and is capable of causing extreme destruction.
Uses in Sentence:
- The tornado tore through the town, leaving a path of destruction in its wake.
- We received a tornado warning and had to take shelter immediately.
Synonyms:
- Twister, cyclone, whirlwind, vortex, tempest
- Hurricane, typhoon, storm, whirl
Antonyms:
- Calm, stillness, tranquility, serenity, peace
- Safety, protection, security, shelter
Word Meaning in Hindi:
चक्रवात (Chakravat)
Word uses in Hindi:
- चक्रवात ने गाँव में से गुज़र गया, जिससे उसके पीछे नाश का रास्ता रह गया। (The tornado tore through the town, leaving a path of destruction in its wake.)
- हमें तूफान की चेतावनी मिली और हमें तत्काल शरण लेनी पड़ी। (We received a tornado warning and had to take shelter immediately.)