n. a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
A tornado can be very dangerous.
A tornado can be very dangerous.
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How many buildings and homes did the Joplin tornado destroy?
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The tornado created a nubilous atmosphere.
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The tornado left nothing but devastation behind.
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The titanic winds of the tornado hurled the car through the air.
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What is the inside of a tornado called?
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When early American settlers first witnessed a tornado what did they think it was?
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The tocsin rang out warning us of the approaching tornado.
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The building needed major reparation after the tornado.
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She was forewarned about the tornado so she ran to the basement.
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How many breezes did the tornado blow into?
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What are the winds in a tornado like?
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When does a tornado form?
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She was afraid the tornado would reoccur.
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What did the tornado damage?
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cyclone; twister; funnel
calm
3 syllables
tor-na-do
dado
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