EQUINOCTIAL STORM Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase equinoctial storm. (close relations)
Definition of EQUINOCTIAL STORM
storm
Best Alternative Words for EQUINOCTIAL STORM
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blizzard | nounn | |||||||
noun • a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds • a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences | ||||||||
cyclone | nounn | |||||||
noun • (meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the southern • a violent rotating windstorm | ||||||||
gale | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale | ||||||||
hurricane | nounn | |||||||
noun • a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale) | ||||||||
squall | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation verb • make high-pitched, whiney noises • utter a sudden loud cry • blow in a squall | ||||||||
tempest | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a violent commotion or disturbance • (literary) a violent wind | ||||||||
typhoon | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans | ||||||||
whirlwind | nounn | |||||||
noun • a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth | ||||||||
line storm | nounn | |||||||
noun • a violent rainstorm near the time of an equinox |