tornado

• Nom désignant une colonne d'air en rotation rapide s'étendant d'un nuage orageux jusqu'au sol, capable de provoquer des destructions importantes.

A noun referring to a violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, often causing significant destruction.

1. Violent windstormB1formal

   A localized, violently destructive windstorm over land, characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground.

   Tornade

   • The tornado destroyed several homes in the small town.
   • Meteorologists issued a warning as the tornado approached.
   • They took shelter in the basement during the tornado.

   Synonymescyclonetwisterwhirlwind

2. Cocaine formC2slangamerican

   A purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive.

   Cocaïne base (crack)

   • He was arrested for possession of tornado.
   • The drug dealer was selling tornado on the street.
   • Addiction to tornado can ruin lives quickly.

   Synonymesbasecrackcrack cocainerock