Pronunciation: /stiːm ˈdɛvəl/
noun a whirlwind occurring over a body of water, especially one in which a column of water and mist is sucked up into the air
A1 I saw a steam devil rising from the hot pavement.
A2 The children were amazed by the swirling steam devil near the train tracks.
B1 The weather report warned of possible steam devils forming in the desert region.
B2 Scientists studied the formation of steam devils to better understand atmospheric phenomena.
C1 The photographer captured a stunning image of a massive steam devil twisting over the lake.
C2 Experienced storm chasers tracked the movement of the steam devil as it moved across the plains.
formal A steam devil is a type of vortex that forms over bodies of water when warm air rises quickly from the surface.
informal I saw a cool steam devil on the lake yesterday, it looked like a mini tornado!
slang Check out that crazy steam devil spinning over the river!
figurative The controversy surrounding the new policy created a steam devil of debate among the employees.
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