Meaning Of The Word Dust devil

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dust devil in British English
a small whirlwind that raises dust in a narrow column
noun: a small whirlwind 10–100 ft. (3–30 m) in diameter and from several hundred to 1000 ft. (305 m) high, common in dry regions on hot, calm afternoons and made visible by the dust, debris, and sand it picks up from the ground
noun: a strong miniature whirlwind that whips up dust, litter, leaves, etc into the air

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