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tromba — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • rush verb To hurry or do something very quickly, sometimes carelessly.
  • waterspout noun A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).
  • whirlwind noun A small, rapidly rotating column of air, such as a dust devil or small tornado.

Senses

tromba is used for these senses in English:

  • rush A rapid, noisy flow.
  • waterspout A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).
  • whirlwind (figurative) A person or body of objects or events sweeping violently onward.

rush — full definition

  1. verb To hurry or do something very quickly, sometimes carelessly.
  2. noun A sudden burst of activity, movement, or feeling.
  3. noun A tall, grass-like marsh plant with hollow stems, used for weaving mats and baskets.

waterspout — full definition

  1. noun A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).
  2. noun A true tornado that passes over a body of water.
  3. noun A plume of water rising from the surface of a body of water as the result of an explosion or impact.
  4. noun A channel through which water is discharged, especially from the gutters of a roof; downspout; drainpipe.

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