tornado
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
A violently spinning column of air that stretches from a storm cloud down to the ground.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
twister
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ tore the roof off the old barn."
Answer: tornado
In your own words, what does "tornado" mean?
A violently spinning column of air that stretches from a storm cloud down to the ground.
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