Tornadoes Meaning in English
word · lemma: tornado
Definition
Tornadoes are violent, twisting windstorms that appear as rotating columns of air and can cause severe damage.
Usage & Nuances
'Tornadoes' is the plural of 'tornado.' Most common in North America, especially the US Midwest and South. Often used with warning terms: 'tornado warning,' 'tornado watch.' Not interchangeable with 'hurricane' (ocean storm) or 'cyclone' (different meteorological regions).
Spanish: tornadosPortuguese (BR): tornadosPortuguese (PT): tornadosChinese (Simplified): 龙卷风Chinese (Traditional): 龍捲風Hindi: बवंडरArabic: أعاصيرBengali: ঘূর্ণিঝড়Russian: торнадоJapanese: 竜巻Vietnamese: lốc xoáyKorean: 토네이도Turkish: tornado - hortum (hava) Urdu: ٹورنیڈوIndonesian: tornado - angin puting beliung
Example Sentences
Tornadoes can destroy houses and cars.
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Many tornadoes happen in the spring.
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People go to shelters during tornadoes.
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There haven’t been this many tornadoes in years.
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Last night, three tornadoes touched down near our town.
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People often hear sirens before tornadoes arrive.
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