tornado

• Substantivo que designa um violento redemoinho de ar em forma de funil, estendendo-se de uma nuvem de tempestade até o solo, caracterizado por ventos extremamente fortes e capaz de causar grande destruição.

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.

   Tornado

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscyclonetwisterwhirlwind

2. Cocaine formC2slangamerican

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

   Crack

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

   Sinônimosbasecrackcrack cocainerock