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windstorm

/ˈwɪndˌstɔrm/
wind · storm ˈwɪnd · ˌstɔrm
English Definition
n. a storm with strong winds but little or no rain
中文释义
风暴
Significado en Español
tormenta de viento
한국어 뜻
강풍
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cơn bão
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Example Sentence

A windstorm knocked down several power lines.

一场大风暴刮倒了几根电线杆。

Synonyms
gale gust tempest
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “windstorm”:

  1. A gale
  2. B drizzle
  3. C breeze
  4. D downpour
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A — gale. “windstorm” means n. a storm with strong winds but little or no rain

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A fierce ______ tore the shingles right off many roofs in the little town.

  1. A windstorm
  2. B drizzle
  3. C sunshine
  4. D calm
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A — windstorm. “windstorm” means n. a storm with strong winds but little or no rain

Common questions about “windstorm”

What does “windstorm” mean?

windstorm — n. a storm with strong winds but little or no rain. In Chinese: 风暴.

How do you pronounce “windstorm”?

windstorm is pronounced /ˈwɪndˌstɔrm/. It breaks into 2 syllables: wind · storm.

How do you use “windstorm” in a sentence?

A windstorm knocked down several power lines. (一场大风暴刮倒了几根电线杆。)

What are synonyms for “windstorm”?

gale, gust, tempest — all close in meaning to windstorm (n. a storm with strong winds but little or no rain).

Is “windstorm” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. windstorm appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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