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A storm in which there are strong, violent winds but no precipitation
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Windstorm — Wind storm, n. A storm characterized by high wind with little or no rain. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
windstorm — [wind′stôrm΄] n. a storm with a strong wind but little or no rain, hail, etc … English World dictionary
windstorm — /wind stawrm /, n. a storm with heavy wind but little or no precipitation. [1350 1400; ME; see WIND1, STORM] * * * ▪ meteorology a wind that is strong enough to cause at least light damage to trees and buildings and may or may not be accompanied … Universalium
windstorm — UK [ˈwɪndˌstɔː(r)m] / US [ˈwɪndˌstɔrm] noun [countable] Word forms windstorm : singular windstorm plural windstorms a period of bad weather when there is a lot of wind but no rain … English dictionary
windstorm — vėtra statusas T sritis ekologija ir aplinkotyra apibrėžtis Labai stiprus sausumos vėjas, trunkantis nuo kelių minučių iki kelių valandų. Dažniausiai būna su perkūnija ir krituliais (liūtimi ir kruša). atitikmenys: angl. storm; tempest; windstorm … Ekologijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
windstorm — A violent storm characterized by the vehemence of the wind and its sudden changes. In order to amount to a windstorm, a movement of air need not have either the cyclonic or the whirling features which usually accompany tornadoes or cyclones, but… … Ballentine's law dictionary
Windstorm inspection — A windstorm inspection, also referred to as a windstorm mitigation inspection or windstorm insurance inspection, is a kind of home inspection common in the coastal areas of the Southeastern United States. The purpose of a windstorm inspection is… … Wikipedia
Windstorm (Gloria Jones album) — Infobox Album Name = Windstorm Type = Studio Album Artist = Gloria Jones Released = 1978 Recorded = Genre = Soul Length = 36:28 Label = Capitol Records Producer = Richard Jones Reviews = Chronology = Gloria Jones Last album = Vixen (1976) This… … Wikipedia
Windstorm Hazard — The risk that a property will sustain losses due to strong winds. Windstorm insurance, or storm insurance policy or endorsement, generally covers losses resulting from excessive wind and/or hail. Most homeowner s insurance policies exclude… … Investment dictionary
Windstorm Insurance — A special type of property casualty insurance that protects policyholders from property damage caused by windstorms. Windstorm insurance is usually offered in the form of a rider on a standard casualty insurance policy through the extended… … Investment dictionary
windstorm — noun Date: 14th century a storm marked by high wind with little or no precipitation … New Collegiate Dictionary
