windstorm

/ˌwɪn(d)ˈstɔrm/

/ˈwɪndstɔm/

Other forms: windstorms

Definitions of windstorm

1. noun

   a storm consisting of violent winds
   types:

   cyclone

   a violent rotating windstorm

   dust storm, duster, sandstorm

   a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand

   tempest

   a strong storm with violent winds

   whirlwind

   a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth

   dust devil

   a miniature whirlwind strong enough to whip dust and leaves and litter into the air

   hurricane

   a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving a 73-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)

   tornado, twister

   a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground

   typhoon

   a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans

   type of:

   storm, violent storm

   a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning