vendaval

Definitions of vendaval
  1. noun
    a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
    synonyms: ventarrón
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    type of:
    viento
    air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
  2. noun
    a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving a 73-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
    synonyms: baguío, huracán, vórtice
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    type of:
    ciclón
    a violent rotating windstorm
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