English Explanatory Dictionary

sandspout

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A moving column of sand suspended in the air, raised by a whirlwind.

Word forms

sandspout sandspouts

Etymology

From sand + spout.

Synonyms

sand pillar willy willy dust devil dirt devil whirlwind whirl

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