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dust storm

/ˈdʌst stɔːm/noun

उच्चारण डस्ट स्टॉर्म

धूल भरी आँधी, आँधी

Core word

noun
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    [C]

    a storm in which strong winds carry clouds of dust across a large area

    धूल भरी आँधी, आँधी

    • A dust storm hit Rajasthan in the afternoon.
    • Flights were delayed because of the dust storm.
    • A thick dust storm covered the city and the sky turned orange.
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    • Drivers were advised to stay indoors until the dust storm had passed.
    • Dust storms are common in northern India before the monsoon arrives.

    Synonyms sandstorm