Associations to the word «Tornado»

Wiktionary

TORNADO, noun. (meteorology) A violent windstorm characterized by a twisting, funnel-shaped cloud.
TORNADO ALLEY, proper noun. (geography) (meteorology) Area located in the middle of the USA, where tornadoes are particularly frequent and intense.

Dictionary definition

TORNADO, noun. A localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground.
TORNADO, noun. A purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive.

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