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sandstorm

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun sandstorm has 1 sense
  1. dust storm, duster, sandstorm, sirocco - a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand; "it was the kind of duster not experienced in years"
    --1 is a kind of windstorm

Definitions from the Web

Sandstorm

Definition

A sandstorm refers to a weather phenomenon where strong winds blow loose sand particles off the ground, resulting in reduced visibility and potentially hazardous conditions.

Parts of Speech

  • Noun (singular): sandstorm
  • Noun (plural): sandstorms

Senses

Noun

  1. A severe weather event characterized by strong winds carrying a large amount of sand and dust.

Usages

Sandstorms can occur in arid regions where loose soils and dry weather conditions are common, such as deserts.

Sample Sentences

  1. During the sandstorm, the visibility dropped so significantly that it became dangerous to drive.
  2. We had to stay indoors for several days due to the devastating sandstorm that hit our city.
  3. Precautions should be taken to protect yourself during a sandstorm, such as covering your mouth and nose.
  4. The sandstorm swept through the desert, leaving a trail of sand in its wake.

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