Whirlwind Definition
wûrlwĭnd, hwûrl-
noun
A rapidly rotating, generally vertical column of air, such as a tornado, dust devil, or waterspout.
American Heritage
A current of air whirling violently upward in a spiral motion around a more or less vertical axis that has a forward motion.
Webster's New World
A tumultuous, confused rush.
American Heritage
Anything resembling a whirlwind, as in violent or destructive force.
Webster's New World
(figuratively) A person or body of objects or events sweeping violently onward.
The weeks leading up to the convention were a whirlwind of preparation and hurried activity.
Once he got that new scooter he turned into a whirlwind and damaged all the flowers.
Wiktionary
adjective
Impetuous and speedy.
A whirlwind courtship.
Webster's New World
Tumultuous or rapid.
A whirlwind political campaign.
American Heritage
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