HABOOBS Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word haboobs. (close relations)
Definition of HABOOBS
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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) | ||||||||
sandstorm | nounn | |||||||
noun • a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
tornado | nounn | |||||||
noun • a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground • a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive | ||||||||
typhoon | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans | ||||||||
dust storm | nounn | |||||||
noun • a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand |