Windstorm: meaning, definitions and examples
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windstorm
[ wɪndstɔːrm ]
weather event
A windstorm is a meteorological phenomenon characterized by strong winds. These storms can occur in various forms, including hurricanes, tornadoes, and severe thunderstorms. Windstorms can cause significant damage to structures, uproot trees, and disrupt transportation. The intensity of a windstorm is often measured by its wind speed and duration. Understanding windstorms is crucial for disaster preparedness and response.
Synonyms
gale, hurricane, storm, tempest
Examples of usage
- The windstorm caused power outages across the region.
- Residents were advised to stay indoors during the windstorm.
- The windstorm uprooted several large trees in the park.
Translations
Translations of the word "windstorm" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tempestade de vento
🇮🇳 आंधी
🇩🇪 Windsturm
🇮🇩 badai angin
🇺🇦 вітрова буря
🇵🇱 burza wiatrowa
🇯🇵 風嵐
🇫🇷 tempête de vent
🇪🇸 tormenta de viento
🇹🇷 rüzgar fırtınası
🇰🇷 바람 폭풍
🇸🇦 عاصفة رياح
🇨🇿 větrná bouře
🇸🇰 veterná búrka
🇨🇳 风暴
🇸🇮 vetrovna nevihta
🇮🇸 vindstormur
🇰🇿 жел дауылы
🇬🇪 ქარი
🇦🇿 külək fırtınası
🇲🇽 tormenta de viento
Etymology
The term 'windstorm' emerged from the Old English word 'wind,' which refers to the natural movement of air, and 'storm,' which originates from the Proto-Germanic '*sturmaz' meaning disturbance or tumult. Over centuries, the combination of these terms has come to specifically denote a weather event characterized by strong winds. The study of windstorms has evolved through meteorology as scientists seek to understand their formation, intensity, and impact on environments and human activities. Historical records indicate that communities have been affected by windstorms for millennia, causing both natural disruptions and fostering cultural narratives around the power of nature.