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Synonyms of dust devil

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Another word for dust devil is whirlwind. Other synonyms of dust devil are sandspout.

Synonyms and similar words for dust devil

nounA small atmospheric vortex appearing in clear, dry conditions, made visible by swirling dust (or...

  • dirt devilSynonym of dust devil.
  • whirlwindA windstorm of limited extent, such as a tornado, dust devil, or waterspout, characterized by an inward spiral motion...
  • whirl
  • sandspoutA moving column of sand suspended in the air, raised by a whirlwind.
  • sand pillarA whirling, columnar vortex of sand occasionally seen in desert regions.
  • willy willyA whirlwind, cyclone or tornado; a dust devil.

Meaning of dust devil

  1. noun A small atmospheric vortex appearing in clear, dry conditions, made visible by swirling dust (or dirt or sand) picked up from the ground.

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Questions about synonyms of dust devil

What is another word for dust devil?
Dust devil has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as whirlwind and sandspout.
What does dust devil mean?
Dust devil means a small atmospheric vortex appearing in clear, dry conditions, made visible by swirling dust (or dirt or sand) picked up from the ground.

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