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单词 williwaw
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Definition of williwaw in English:

williwaw

nounˈwɪlɪwɔːˈwilēˌwô
  • A sudden violent squall blowing offshore from a mountainous coast.

    威利瓦飑

    Example sentencesExamples
    • There were quite a few times this month when it looked like summer was coming to an end as the winds picked up and blew williwaws across the bay.
    • It is the term used in the Aleutians for a cold storm, and williwaws were the conditions during this conflict.
    • We get going early to beat the williwaws and are soon becalmed.
    • No more williwaws came and the little storm died as quickly as it had started.
    • Black water and williwaws are different degrees of the same phenomenon.
    Synonyms
    tempest, squall

Origin

Mid 19th century: of unknown origin.

Definition of williwaw in US English:

williwaw

nounˈwilēˌwô
  • A sudden violent squall blowing offshore from a mountainous coast.

    威利瓦飑

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It is the term used in the Aleutians for a cold storm, and williwaws were the conditions during this conflict.
    • Black water and williwaws are different degrees of the same phenomenon.
    • We get going early to beat the williwaws and are soon becalmed.
    • There were quite a few times this month when it looked like summer was coming to an end as the winds picked up and blew williwaws across the bay.
    • No more williwaws came and the little storm died as quickly as it had started.
    Synonyms
    tempest, squall

Origin

Mid 19th century: of unknown origin.

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