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sandstorm

/ˈsænd.stɔːm/

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noun

/ˈsænd.stɔːm/B1formal
  • ruВетряная буря, поднимающая облака пыли или песка, часто происходящая в засушливых или пустынных регионах.

A windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand, often occurring in dry or desert regions.

  1. Meteorological phenomenonB1formal

    A strong windstorm that carries large amounts of sand or dust through the air, often reducing visibility.

    ruПесчаная буря

    • The sandstorm swept across the desert, forcing the caravan to stop.
    • Drivers were advised to stay off the roads during the sandstorm.
    • The city was engulfed by a thick sandstorm that lasted for hours.

    Synonymsdust storm

Forms
  • sandstorms plural form
  • sandstorms' possessive plural form
  • sandstorm's possessive singular form