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cyclone

cyclone

Meaning of cyclone

rotating storm system

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British English/ˈsaɪkləʊn/
American English/ˈsaɪkloʊn/
Russian transcription[tsɨˈklon]
cyclone
cyclone - циклон
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cyclone with Russian translation

cyclone usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Циклон разрушил несколько зданий у залива.

The cyclone destroyed several buildings near the bay.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Они заколачивали окна перед ударом циклона.

They boarded up windows before the cyclone hit.

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cyclone belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

cycloneциклон
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
beginначинаться
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

cyclone synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between cyclone / depression / low-pressure system / windstorm

🇬🇧English
cyclone

General term for a rotating low-pressure weather system, often producing strong winds and precipitation.

B2Often

The cyclone brought heavy rain and gusty winds to the coast.

Циклон принес на побережье сильный дождь и порывистый ветер.

🇬🇧English

A meteorological depression is a low-pressure area, typically weaker than a strong cyclone or storm.

C1Often

A shallow depression moved across the country, bringing light rain.

Мелкая депрессия прошла через страну, принёсши небольшой дождь.

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🇬🇧English
low-pressure system

An area of low atmospheric pressure; may correspond to a cyclone but the term emphasizes pressure rather than cyclonic rotation.

C1Often

A deep low-pressure system will likely bring prolonged rain to the region.

Глубокая область пониженного давления скорее всего принесёт длительный дождь в регион.

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windstorm

A storm where strong winds are the dominant feature; not necessarily associated with cyclonic circulation.

B2Often

The windstorm knocked out power lines across the county.

Ветровой шторм повалил линии электропередач по округу.

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How to pronounce cyclone and what this word means

cyclone translation: циклон. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce cyclone

/ˈsaɪkləʊn/

cyclone translation

циклон

cyclone examples

The cyclone destroyed several buildings near the bay.

cyclone transcription

/ˈsaɪkləʊn/, /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

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cyclone meaning: what does it mean?

rotating storm system

cyclone pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

cyclone is pronounced as /ˈsaɪkləʊn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

cyclone definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The cyclone destroyed several buildings near the bay. Translation: Циклон разрушил несколько зданий у залива.

Is cyclone part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, cyclone (циклон) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is cyclone part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, cyclone (циклон) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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