tornado
Translation
tornado, twister
Examples
A tornado warning was issued for the area.
A tornado warning was issued for the area.
The powerful tornado destroyed many homes.
The powerful tornado destroyed many homes.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) tornado a violently rotating column of air A tornado formed in the distance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: twister, whirlwind; Antonyms: calm
Etymology
From Spanish 'tronada' (thunderstorm), from 'tronar' (to thunder).
Memory Tips
Imagine the two 'o's in t-o-rnad-o as the swirling eyes of the storm.