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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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
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