Dust Whirl (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun Meteorology.
  1. a whirlwind that forms over a dry and dusty area, picking up dust, sand, leaves, and debris: a dust whirl can be as minor as a very small eddy that circulates dried leaves by the side of the road or as vigorous as a dust devil, and occasionally can be the first visible sign of an imminent tornado: Mama taught us to respect the omens of ill weather and never to trust the innocence of a little dust whirl.
Dust Whirl (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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