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tornado

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/tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/ · tor-na-do

A rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.

Meanings

nounformal

A rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.

ہوا کا ایک تیز چکر جو ایک طوفان سے زمین تک پھیلا ہوتا ہے۔

طوفانی ہوا

toofani hawa

Synonyms

twisterwhirlwindcycloneچکرطوفانبگولہ

Antonyms

calmstillnesstranquilityخاموشیسکونآرام

Common Collocations

  • tornado watch
  • tornado warning
  • tornado season

Example Sentences

The tornado caused extensive damage to the town.

ٹورنیڈو نے شہر کو شدید نقصان پہنچایا۔

Tornado ne sheher ko shadid nuqsan pahunchaaya.

Meteorologists warned residents about the possibility of a tornado.

موسمیات دانوں نے رہائشیوں کو طوفانی ہوا کے امکانات کے بارے میں خبردار کیا۔

Mausmiat daanon ne reheshiyon ko toofani hawa ke imkaanat ke baare mein khabardaar kiya.

During a tornado, it's important to seek shelter immediately.

ایک ٹورنیڈو کے دوران، فوری پناہ لینا ضروری ہے۔

Ek tornado ke doran, fori panah lena zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

hurricane:A hurricane is a large tropical storm, while a tornado is a smaller, more localized storm.

Word Family

tornadic
adjectiveٹورنیڈو کے متعلق

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a tornado as a twisting dance of wind.

Imagine a funnel cloud swirling down from a stormy sky.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ساون کا طوفان آتا ہے، سب کچھ اُلٹ پلٹ کر دیتا ہے۔

Saawan ka toofan aata hai, sab kuch ulat palat kar deta hai.

The monsoon storm comes and turns everything upside down.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Spanish "tormenta" — storm

First known use: 15th century

The word 'tornado' originates from the Spanish 'tormenta', which evolved into 'tornado' used in English to describe violent storms characterized by a funnel shape and high winds.