whirlwind

Definition of Whirlwind in English :

1. whirlwind

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

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Whirlwind

noun

1.

a column of air whirling around and towards a more or less vertical axis of low pressure, which moves along the land or ocean surface

2.

a.

a motion or course resembling this, esp in rapidity

b.

(as modifier)

a whirlwind romance

3.

an impetuously active person

noun

1.

a current of air whirling violently upward in a spiral motion around a more or less vertical axis that has a forward motion

2.

anything resembling a whirlwind, as in violent or destructive force

adjective

3.

impetuous and speedy

a whirlwind courtship

n.

1. A rapidly rotating, generally vertical column of air, such as a tornado, dust devil, or waterspout.

2.

a. A tumultuous, confused rush.

b. A destructive force or thing.

adj.

Tumultuous or rapid: a whirlwind political campaign.