tornado
US /tɔːrˈneɪ.doʊ/
UK /tɔːrˈneɪ.doʊ/
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tornado, wervelwind
a violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground
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The tornado ripped through the town, causing widespread destruction.
De tornado raasde door de stad en veroorzaakte wijdverspreide vernietiging.
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People took shelter as the tornado warning was issued.
Mensen zochten onderdak toen de tornadowaarschuwing werd afgegeven.