cyclone

/sai.klon/

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noun

a large rotating storm system; often a tropical cyclone

Umbrella term; typhoon and hurricane are regional names.

Examples

  • Nabuo ang cyclone kagabi sa ibabaw ng mainit na tubig-dagat.

    The cyclone formed over warm ocean water last night.

  • Ipinapakita ng satellite images ang mahigpit na spiral clouds ng cyclone.

    Satellite images show the cyclone's tight spiral clouds.

  • Sinundan ng mga opisyal ang cyclone habang papunta sa kanluran.

    Officials tracked the cyclone as it moved west.

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cyclone meaning pronunciation: a large rotating storm system; often a tropical cyclone | juin Open Wordbook · juin.com