storm

Definitions of storm
  1. noun
    a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
    synonyms: stormwind
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    type of:
    wind, windje
    air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
  2. noun
    sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation
    synonyms: slagwind, stormwind, vlaag, windvlaag
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    type of:
    wind, windje
    air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
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