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a whirlwind occurring over a body of water, especially one in which a column of water and mist is sucked up into the air
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A steam devil is a type of vortex that forms over bodies of water when warm air rises quickly from the surface.
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I saw a cool steam devil on the lake yesterday, it looked like a mini tornado!
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Check out that crazy steam devil spinning over the river!
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The controversy surrounding the new policy created a steam devil of debate among the employees.