Cyclone and Squall

Cyclone

Cyclone noun - (meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern.
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Synonyms for Cyclone

Squall and cyclone are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Squall" instead a noun "Cyclone".

Nearby Word: cyclonic

Squall

Squall noun - A disturbance of the atmosphere accompanied by wind and often by precipitation (as rain or snow).
Usage example: a snow squall is expected tonight

Cyclone and squall are semantically related. You can use "Cyclone" instead a noun "Squall".

Nearby Words: squally, squalled, squalling

How words are described

freak freak cyclone freak squall
stronger stronger cyclone stronger squall
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