tourbillon
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9.9
- noun
- /ˈtʊərbɪlən/
- Archaic
- A sudden tourbillon of dust made it difficult to see the road ahead.
Examples
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Leaves rose in a tourbillon as the wind swept through the park.
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The tourbillons in the storm caused significant damage.
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The dancers spun in a tourbillon of color and movement on stage.
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The tourbillon spun rapidly in the sky.
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A sudden tourbillon of dust swirled around the street, creating a mesmerizing whirlwind.
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As the storm approached, a tourbillon of leaves danced wildly in the air.
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The tourbillon of smoke from the fire spiraled upwards, creating a chaotic vortex.
Synonyms
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7.2
A spinning mass of air or water that pulls things toward its center
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6.7
A small whirl of water or air that turns back from the main flow
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4.0
A strong spinning column of air that lifts dust and leaves
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6.5
A tube of water and air that spins over the sea or a lake
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Tourbillon comes from French where tour means 'turn' and the word painted the image of a small 'whirl'. So a tourbillon is a fast turning column of air, like a little whirlwind.