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windstorm

/ˈwɪndstɔː(ɹ)m/

Meanings
noun
A storm in which there are strong, violent winds but no precipitation.

Examples :

"The windstorm knocked over several trash cans in our neighborhood, even though it wasn't raining. "
weather disaster environment

Related Words

Illustration neighborhood

neighborhood noun

/ˈneɪbə.hʊd/ /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/

The quality of being a neighbor, of living nearby, next to each-other; proximity.

"Our neighborhood was our only reason to exchange hollow greetings."

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several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

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winds noun

/wɪndz/ /waɪndz/

Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.

"The strong winds blew the fallen leaves across the schoolyard. "

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there noun

/ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛəɹ/

That place.

"My favorite spot in the park is there, by the old oak tree. "

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precipitation noun

/pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/

Any or all of the forms of water particles, whether liquid or solid, that fall from the atmosphere (e.g., rain, hail, snow or sleet). It is a major class of hydrometeor, but it is distinguished from cloud, fog, dew, rime, frost, etc., in that it must fall. It is distinguished from cloud and virga in that it must reach the ground.

"The heavy precipitation delayed the school bus this morning. "

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violent noun

/ˈvaɪ(ə)lənt/

An assailant.

"The violent assaulted the student in the school hallway. "

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knocked verb

/nɒkt/ /nɑkt/

To strike for admittance; to rap upon, as a door.

"She knocked on the door before entering the classroom. "

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strong adjective

/stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/

Capable of producing great physical force.

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

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though adverb

/ðəʊ/ /ðoʊ/

Despite that; however.

"I will do it, though."

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which pronoun

/wɪt͡ʃ/

(interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).

"By now, you must surely know which is which."

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raining verb

/ˈɹeɪnɪŋ/

To have rain fall from the sky.

"It will rain today."

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storm noun

/stɔːm/ /stɔɹm/

Any disturbed state of the atmosphere, especially as affecting the earth's surface, and strongly implying destructive or unpleasant weather.

"The sudden storm flooded the streets, making it impossible to get to school on time. "