dust devil
English
Noun
dust devil (plural dust devils)
- A small atmospheric vortex appearing in clear, dry conditions, made visible by swirling dust picked up from the ground.
- A dust devil may look harmless, but a large one can overturn a car.
Synonyms
- sand pillar
- willy willy (Australia)
Translations
a swirling dust in the air
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Further reading
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