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There was a windstorm in L.A., and the morning after there was no smog, and I could see the mountains. And I was like... 'There's mountains? Snowcap mountains?' That's insane; I've been there for thirteen years, and I've never seen that view before, seeing the mountains in the distance.
A. J. Buckley

Meaning of "windstorm" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WINDSTORM

windstorm  [ˈwɪndˌstɔːm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WINDSTORM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Windstorm 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 WINDSTORM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

windstorm

Storm

A storm is any disturbed state of an environment or astronomical body's atmosphere especially affecting its surface, and strongly implying severe weather. It may be marked by significant disruptions to normal conditions such as strong wind, hail, thunder and/or lightning, heavy precipitation, heavy freezing rain, strong winds, or wind transporting some substance through the atmosphere as in a dust storm, blizzard, sandstorm, etc. Storms generally lead to negative impacts to lives and property such as storm surge, heavy rain or snow, lightning, wildfires, and vertical wind shear; however, systems with significant rainfall can alleviate drought in places they move through. Heavy snowfall can allow special recreational activities to take place which would not be possible otherwise, such as skiing and snowmobiling. Desert storms are often accompanied by violent winds, and pass rapidly. The English word comes from Proto-Germanic *sturmaz meaning "noise, tumult".

Definition of windstorm in the English dictionary

The definition of windstorm in the dictionary is a storm consisting of violent winds.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WINDSTORM


barnstorm
ˈbɑːnˌstɔːm
bestorm
bɪˈstɔːm
blamestorm
ˈbleɪmˌstɔːm
brainstorm
ˈbreɪnˌstɔːm
firestorm
ˈfaɪəˌstɔːm
hailstorm
ˈheɪlˌstɔːm
megastorm
ˈmɛɡəˌstɔːm
rainstorm
ˈreɪnˌstɔːm
sandstorm
ˈsændˌstɔːm
snowstorm
ˈsnəʊˌstɔːm
storm
stɔːm
superstorm
ˈsuːpəˌstɔːm
thunderstorm
ˈθʌndəˌstɔːm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WINDSTORM

windscreen
windscreen washer
windscreen wiper
windshield
windshield wiper
windship
windsock
Windsor
Windsor and Maidenhead
Windsor Castle
Windsor chair
Windsor knot
Windsor rocker
Windsor tie
windsucker
windsurf
windsurfer
windsurfing
windswept

WORDS THAT END LIKE WINDSTORM

dust storm
electric storm
electrical storm
ice storm
line storm
magnetic storm
Operation Desert Storm
perfect storm
take by storm
tropical storm
violent storm

Synonyms and antonyms of windstorm in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «windstorm» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WINDSTORM

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

Translator English - Chinese

暴风
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tormenta de viento
570 millions of speakers

English

windstorm
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आन्धी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عاصفة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

буря
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

vendaval
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ঝড়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tempête
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Angin ribut
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sturm
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

暴風
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

폭풍
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Angin gedhe
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

gió bão
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புயற்காற்றின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वादळी तूळ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fırtına
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tempesta di vento
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wichura
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

буря
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

uragan
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ανεμοθύελλα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

windstorm
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

blåst
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

windstorm
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of windstorm

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WINDSTORM»

The term «windstorm» is regularly used and occupies the 79.805 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WINDSTORM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «windstorm» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «windstorm» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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2 QUOTES WITH «WINDSTORM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word windstorm.
1
A. J. Buckley
There was a windstorm in L.A., and the morning after there was no smog, and I could see the mountains. And I was like... 'There's mountains? Snowcap mountains?' That's insane; I've been there for thirteen years, and I've never seen that view before, seeing the mountains in the distance.
2
Terrence Howard
As a child our dreams got scattered all about and all our future prospects got scattered to so many places, and we spend our lives trying to find the little pieces that make up our lives and make up the dreams that we had as a child that got blown away in the windstorm.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WINDSTORM»

Discover the use of windstorm in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to windstorm and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Tornado: Nature's Ultimate Windstorm
A guide to tornado formation and lifecycle also covers such topics as forecasting, wind speeds, tornado myths, tornado safety, risks, and records, along with accounts of the deadliest tornadoes in the United States.
T. P. Grazulis, 2003
2
Windstorm
These quiet, forceful poems explore heaven, earth, and sea with arresting images, ideas, and words.
Joe Denham, 2009
3
Project Windstorm: America's Preparations for Detonation of ...
James Helsper joined the Navy as a reservist in 1942. At the start of the Korean War he was called to active duty and launched down a path that would lead to his eventual role in the secretive Project Windstorm.
James Helsper, 2005
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Windstorm
Wartime Cairo, 1916, a melting pot of spies and allied troops poised for the big push across the Arabian Desert to victory in the Middle East.
Frances Burke, 2008
5
United States Code, 2006, V. 36, General Index, R-Z
Energy, 42 § 9206 National windstorm impact reduction program, 42 §§15703, 15706 National Science Foundation, national windstorm impact reduction program, 42 §§15703, 15706 National Wind Data Center, 42 §9206 National windstorm ...
Congress, 2009
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United States Code 2000 Edition Supplement III
National Institute of Standards and Technology, national windstorm impact reduction program, 42 §§15703, 15706 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Energy, 42 §9206 National windstorm impact reduction program,  ...
Congress, House,, House, Office of the Law Revision Counsel
7
Climatological Data
A severe windstorm occurred STORM DATA, on the 6th, with peak gusts around noon to 100 m.p.h. John D. Alyea Climatologist for Wyoming National Weather Service Office Box 2238 Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001 See Reference Notes ...
‎1972
8
Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes in the United States
Congress attempted to clarify the federal role in mitigating damages from windstorms (including tornadoes and thunderstorms) by passing the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-360). The legislation identified three ...
Peter Folger, 2011
9
United States Code, 2006, V. 27, Title 42, the Public Health ...
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program (a) Establishment There is established the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program. (b) Objective The objective of the Program is the achievement of major measurable reductions in ...
Congress, 2009
10
The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of ...
Windstorm and other requirements. Windstorm or other necessary insurance coverage shall be required in the certain States and territories as follows: Group I Windstorm insurance is required on the main buildings and on other buildings and ...
‎1943

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WINDSTORM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term windstorm is used in the context of the following news items.
1
4 dead, 3 hospitalized after boat capsizes on Utah lake
The windstorm that rolled in over nearby mountains produced giant waves that also ripped to pieces a floating plastic dock at a nearby Boy Scout camp. «The Seattle Times, Jun 15»
2
Windstorm compromise passes both chambers, heads to governor
Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood, said coastal members in the House stood together to thwart amendments that would have negatively impacted the windstorm ... «Austin Business Journal, May 15»
3
March European windstorm damage estimated at $955.5 million
Perils A.G. on Monday issued an initial loss estimate for insured property damage caused by windstorms Mike and Niklas of €853 million ($955.5 million). «Business Insurance, May 15»
4
Texas lawmakers predict resolution on windstorm insurance bill
Optimism is high for the House and Senate to find some common ground on this session's bill to address the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. Three bills ... «Austin Business Journal, Apr 15»
5
Windstorm Niklas to cost German insurers 750 million euros: body
FRANKFURT German insurers are likely to face damage claims of around 750 million euros ($808 million) from windstorm "Niklas", which struck the country on ... «Reuters, Apr 15»
6
Coastal residents risk losing Texas windstorm insurance
GALVESTON — A Texas lawmaker says thousands of coastal residents could lose their windstorm insurance coverage if the Legislature doesn't extend a ... «Valley morning Star, Feb 15»
7
PERILS Puts Initial Loss Estimate for Windstorm Elon-Felix at $374 …
“It was followed by windstorm Hermann (14-16 January 2015), which did not exceed the €200 million loss threshold. The main characteristics of Elon-Felix were ... «Insurance Journal, Feb 15»
8
Sharon Myers: Blowing leaves in a windstorm
Every once in a while, I will see things that inspire me in choosing a topic for my column. Last week, I was sitting at a stop light watching a gentleman with a leaf ... «Stockton Record, Feb 15»
9
Tens of thousands without power after windstorm
The windstorm may have been the biggest since one in 2006 knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of utility customers in Western Washington, some for ... «KIRO Seattle, Dec 14»
10
Power outages from windstorm to linger into Monday for some
Joe Crevling, 30, of West Seattle, watched a tree across from his home splinter into thirds in the strongest windstorm he'd ever seen. He was inside when he felt ... «The Seattle Times, Oct 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Windstorm [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/windstorm>. May 2024 ».
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