EQUINOCTIAL STORM Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase equinoctial storm. (close relations)
storm
Best Alternatives
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| blizzard | nounn | |||||
noun • a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds • a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences | ||||||
| cyclone | nounn | |||||
noun • (meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the southern • a violent rotating windstorm | ||||||
| gale | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale | ||||||
| hurricane | nounn | |||||
noun • a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale) | ||||||
| squall | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation verb • make high-pitched, whiney noises • utter a sudden loud cry • blow in a squall | ||||||
| tempest | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a violent commotion or disturbance • (literary) a violent wind | ||||||
| typhoon | nounn | |||||
noun • a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans | ||||||
| whirlwind | nounn | |||||
noun • a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth | ||||||
| line storm | nounn | |||||
noun • a violent rainstorm near the time of an equinox | ||||||
