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A whirlwind is defined as an almost-vertical column of wind that moves rapidly around in a funnel shape, or someone or something that has a ton of energy or a lot going on.
(noun)- A dust devil when wind twirls around and around in a funnel shape is an example of a whirlwind.
- When you have an extremely busy trip and are active every minute, this is an example of being on a whirlwind.
The definition of a whirlwind is something that is done very quickly and without a lot of thought.
(adjective)An example of a whirlwind is a whirlwind courtship, an engagement and marriage that happens within two weeks of the bride and groom meeting.
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See whirlwind in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- a current of air whirling violently upward in a spiral motion around a more or less vertical axis that has a forward motion
- anything resembling a whirlwind, as in violent or destructive force
Origin: ME whirlwynd, prob. based on ON hvirfilvindr
adjective
impetuous and speedy: a whirlwind courtship
See whirlwind in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- A rapidly rotating, generally vertical column of air, such as a tornado, dust devil, or waterspout.
- a. A tumultuous, confused rush.b. A destructive force or thing.
Tumultuous or rapid: a whirlwind political campaign.
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