Gustnado

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌstˌneɪdoʊ/

Definitions of gustnado

noun A small and usually weak tornado that forms within a line of intense thunderstorms known as a derecho.

Example Sentences

A1 A gustnado is a type of tornado that forms from a thunderstorm.

A2 During a gustnado, strong winds rotate around a horizontal axis.

B1 Residents were warned about the potential dangers of a gustnado approaching their area.

B2 Meteorologists study gustnadoes to better understand their formation and behavior.

C1 The damage caused by a powerful gustnado can be similar to that of a weak tornado.

C2 Advanced technology allows scientists to track gustnadoes with greater accuracy and predict their paths.

Examples of gustnado in a Sentence

formal A gustnado is a small and usually weak whirlwind that forms on the leading edge of a severe thunderstorm.

informal I heard that a gustnado touched down near our town yesterday, but luckily it didn't cause much damage.

slang I saw a gustnado coming towards us, it was like a mini tornado!

figurative The sudden gust of wind felt like a gustnado blowing through the room, scattering papers everywhere.

Grammatical Forms of gustnado

• past tense: gustnadoed
• plural: gustnados
• comparative: more gustnado
• superlative: most gustnado
• present tense: gustnados
• future tense: will gustnado
• perfect tense: have gustnado
• continuous tense: is gustnadoing
• singular: gustnado
• positive degree: gustnado
• infinitive: to gustnado
• gerund: gustnadoing
• participle: gustnadoed

Origin and Evolution of gustnado

First Known Use: 2001 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'gustnado' is a portmanteau of 'gust' and 'tornado', describing a short-lived, low-level rotating cloud that forms along a gust front.

Evolution of the word: The term 'gustnado' was first used in the early 21st century to differentiate these smaller, non-supercell tornadoes from traditional tornadoes. It has since become commonly used in meteorological discussions and reporting.