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
Storm is a synonym for cyclone in hurricane topic. In some cases you can use "Storm" instead a noun "Cyclone", when it comes to topics like typhoon, twister, tornado.
Nearby Word: cyclonic
Storm
Storm noun - A disturbance of the atmosphere accompanied by wind and often by precipitation (as rain or snow).
Usage example: a winter storm bringing about six inches of snow
Cyclone is a synonym for storm in gale topic. You can use "Cyclone" instead a noun "Storm", if it concerns topics such as tempest, twister, tornado, strong weather.
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- It's a cyclone, a whirling storm 3 times as big across as the Earth.
Source: Useful Notes / Jupiter -
Final Fantasy II: You storm the Emperor's castle... which is hidden within a Cyclone and can only be reached via flying dragon.
Source: Storming the Castle -
Not only can Terminators field assault cannons and Cyclone Missile launchers, a storm bolter is their standard sidearm, essentially doubling their default firepower.
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