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Meaning of whirlwinds

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

whirlwinds

noun

Definitions

  1. A violent windstorm of limited extent, as the tornado, characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air with an upward current in the center; a vortex of air. It usually has a rapid progressive motion.

  2. A person or body of objects or events sweeping violently onward.

    Example: Once he got that new scooter he turned into a whirlwind and damaged all the flowers.