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It is not light that we need, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake.
Frederick Douglass

Meaning of "whirlwind" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WHIRLWIND

whirlwind  [ˈwɜːlˌwɪnd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WHIRLWIND

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Whirlwind is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WHIRLWIND MEAN IN ENGLISH?

whirlwind

Whirlwind

A whirlwind is a weather phenomenon in which a vortex of wind forms due to instabilities and turbulence created by heating and flow gradients. Whirlwinds occur all over the world and in any season.

Definition of whirlwind in the English dictionary

The first definition of whirlwind in the dictionary is a column of air whirling around and towards a more or less vertical axis of low pressure, which moves along the land or ocean surface. Other definition of whirlwind is a motion or course resembling this, esp in rapidity. Whirlwind is also an impetuously active person.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WHIRLWIND


behind
bɪˈhaɪnd
combined
kəmˈbaɪnd
contained
kənˈteɪnd
crosswind
ˈkrɒsˌwɪnd
determined
dɪˈtɜːmɪnd
downwind
ˈdaʊnˈwɪnd
find
faɪnd
forewind
ˈfɔːˌwɪnd
headwind
ˈhɛdˌwɪnd
Ind
ɪnd
kind
kaɪnd
land-wind
ˈlændˌwɪnd
mind
maɪnd
sequinned
ˈsiːkwɪnd
Sind
sɪnd
tailwind
ˈteɪlˌwɪnd
undefined
ˌʌndɪˈfaɪnd
upwind
ˈʌpˈwɪnd
wind
wɪnd
woodwind
ˈwʊdˌwɪnd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WHIRLWIND

whir
whirl
whirlabout
whirlbat
whirlblast
whirler
whirligig
whirligig beetle
whirling
whirling dervish
whirlingly
whirlpool
whirlpool bath
whirly
whirlybird
whirr
whirred
whirret
whirring
whirry

WORDS THAT END LIKE WHIRLWIND

break wind
close to the wind
gale-force wind
have in the wind
in the teeth of the wind
in the wind
into the wind
inwind
off the wind
on the wind
raise the wind
rewind
sail close to the wind
second wind
solar wind
straw in the wind
the eye of the wind
three sheets in the wind
trade wind
unwind

Synonyms and antonyms of whirlwind in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «WHIRLWIND»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «whirlwind» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of whirlwind

Translation of «whirlwind» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WHIRLWIND

Find out the translation of whirlwind to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of whirlwind from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «whirlwind» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

旋风
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

torbellino
570 millions of speakers

English

whirlwind
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बवंडर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

زوبعة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вихрь
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

redemoinho
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ঘূর্ণিঝড়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tornade
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Angin puyuh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Wirbelwind
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

つむじ風
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

회오리바람
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Whirlwind
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

con trốt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுழல்காற்று
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वावटळ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kasırga
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tromba d´aria
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

trąba powietrzna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вихор
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

vârtej de vânt
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ανεμοστρόβιλος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

warrelwind
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

virvelvind
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

virvelvind
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of whirlwind

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WHIRLWIND»

The term «whirlwind» is quite widely used and occupies the 26.516 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WHIRLWIND» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about whirlwind

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10 QUOTES WITH «WHIRLWIND»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word whirlwind.
1
Andrew J. Bernstein
Stress is the negative whirlwind of emotions that gets imposed on top of our stimulation and engagement.
2
Iris Chang
I may attempt a novel. I think that no matter what you write, it requires being honest with oneself, and you have to pull yourself out of the whirlwind of daily life.
3
Frederick Douglass
It is not light that we need, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake.
4
Frederick Douglass
When men sow the wind it is rational to expect that they will reap the whirlwind.
5
Marcus Garvey
Look for me in the whirlwind or the storm.
6
Jeff Healey
The three years following the release of See The Light were a whirlwind.
7
Nancy Kerrigan
My life has been a whirlwind since the '94 Olympics.
8
Lil' Kim
I think people have a misconception of me, period. My life has been a whirlwind sometimes, but it's different to what people think. I definitely feel like there's a misconception about me and who I am.
9
Nick Lachey
There's a lot of reflection that goes on whenever I write a song - it's been a wild whirlwind last couple of years and there's a lot to talk about, and hopefully that's evident in the music.
10
Jennifer Jason Leigh
People can have so many ill-conceived ideas about me based on the parts that I play. I've had guys, when I've been single, come out of the woodwork to date me and I've found out very quickly that they were expecting some kind of whirlwind, some dramatic crazy person - and that's just not me.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WHIRLWIND»

Discover the use of whirlwind in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to whirlwind and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Whirlwind
This heartfelt YA novel by a highly regarded equestrian author will have young readers chomping at the bit for more. From the Paperback edition.
Alison Hart, 2010
2
Whirlwind: The Caretaker Trilogy:
In Firestorm, the first book of the Caretaker Trilogy, seventeen-year-old Jack Danielson saved the world’s oceans, but at great personal cost – his parents were killed and everything he knew and believed in was turned upside down.
David Klass, 2009
3
Whirlwind
Jailed as the scapegoat for an intelligence blunder, vengeful CIA operative Charlie McKenzie tracks down a young Russian spy who is in possession of a top-secret technology, an endeavor that is compromised by his would-be assassin.
Joseph Garber, 2009
4
Whirlwind
They've been to three worlds in less than a day.
Robert Liparulo, 2009
5
Whirlwind: A Novel
Newly divorced and muddling through his late thirties, Lucas Prouty is tired of forecasting weather in small town on the coast of North Carolina.
Michael Grant Jaffe, 2004
6
Whirlwind (Only In Gooding Book #3)
When Millicent Fairweather boards the Opportunity to journey to America, she's confident a better life awaits.
Cathy Marie Hake, 2008
7
Whirlwind
During the tumultuous days following the Shah's departure from Iran, Andrew Gavallan, managing director of a British-run helicopter company secretly controlled by the Noble House of Hong Kong, faces financial ruin until he devises a ...
James Clavell, 1987
8
Journey into the Whirlwind
Both witness to and victim of Stalin’s reign of terror, a courageous woman tells the story of her harrowing eighteen-year odyssey through Russia’s prisons and labor camps.
Eugenia Ginzburg, 2002
9
Whirlwind: The Air War Against Japan, 1942-1945
WHIRLWIND is the first book to tell the complete, awe-inspiring story of the Allied air war against Japan—the most important strategic bombing campaign inhistory.
Barrett Tillman, 2010
10
Sand in a Whirlwind: The Paiute Indian War of 1860
Sand in a Whirlwind is a dramatic account of the events surrounding hostilities between white settlers and Indians in the spring of 1860.
Ferol Egan, 1972

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WHIRLWIND»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term whirlwind is used in the context of the following news items.
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MP'S COLUMN: Whirlwind start to my new life
I hope that this column will help to bring Westminster a little closer to Lincolnshire, explaining what I am doing on your behalf in the constituency and in the ... «Louth Leader, Jun 15»
2
McAuliffe heads overseas for whirlwind European trade mission
RICHMOND — Gov. Terry McAuliffe will travel overseas Monday, looking for ways to boost and diversify Virginia's defense-heavy economy on a whirlwind ... «Washington Post, Jun 15»
3
Soccer's Alex Morgan soars in whirlwind between World Cups
The past four years have been a whirlwind for the 24-year-old striker. After the World Cup, she was fully established as a starter by the next summer when the ... «TheNewsTribune.com, May 15»
4
Carlton Blues interim coach John Barker faces 'whirlwind' task
Describing his first three days in charge as "a whirlwind", Barker ended that hectic period with a 60-point loss to the Sydney Swans at the SCG on Friday. «The Age, May 15»
5
Bud Dupree graduates from college, joins Steelers during “whirlwind
It was a whirlwind, but I got it done. I am happy to have it over with and now working hard on my football career. Practice was good. It was tough going right out ... «NBCSports.com, May 15»
6
VIDEO: Massive whirlwind in Antalya causes panic
A massive whirlwind appeared in the Elmalı district of Turkey's southwestern coastal city of Antalya on May 10 afternoon, causing panic among the local ... «Hurriyet Daily News, May 15»
7
Reaping The Whirlwind Released
Check the trailer out and then the press release of what you can expect in Reaping The Whirlwind, which is live now (assuming you've already got the issue #9 ... «The Oceanic Gamer, May 15»
8
Anna Kendrick Reflects on Her Whirlwind Year, Says She's ''Excited …
How does Anna Kendrick feel about joining the 30+ club? E! News recently caught up with the Pitch Perfect 2 star to get her thoughts on her upcoming 30th ... «E! Online, May 15»
9
Whirlwind damages nearly 200 houses in Nghe An
NGHE AN (VNS) — Nearly 200 houses were damaged or had their roofs blown away by a whirlwind in the last few days in the central Nghe An Province. «Viet Nam News, May 15»
10
Engagement, wedding and baby in 72-hour whirlwind for Melbourne …
Engagement, wedding and baby in 72-hour whirlwind for Melbourne couple ... have ticked off life's biggest celebrations in a whirlwind 72 hours this week. «Herald Sun, Apr 15»

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