cyc
lone
1
a violent storm with winds moving in circles
- The cyclone caused widespread flooding and destruction across the island.
- A powerful cyclone is approaching the coast, and residents are advised to evacuate.
- The city was hit by a devastating cyclone that left thousands homeless.
- Relief teams rushed to provide aid to the areas affected by the cyclone.
- After the cyclone passed, the skies cleared, and recovery efforts began immediately.
2
(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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