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Cyclone Definition & Meaning

cyclone
noun
  1. (meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern
  2. a violent rotating windstorm

"Cyclone" in song lyrics

See how cyclone is used in real songs:

  • "Lift and twist your body in the air like a cyclone"
    9th Prince f/ Spanish Jose — Street Gems
  • "Huh, they cut the mic on, I'm like a cyclone"
    Aceyalone — Alive
  • "That are thrown like small stones in a cyclone"
    Apathy f/ Celph Titled, Esoteric — Public Execution

Words that rhyme with cyclone

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Frequently asked questions

What does cyclone mean?
(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
What part of speech is cyclone?
Cyclone is a noun.
How many definitions does cyclone have?
Cyclone has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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