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supertwister

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A tornado measuring EF4 or above on the Enhanced Fujita scale.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

the most powerful tornado which can create enormously devastating damage

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • supertwisters are fortunately rare

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: tornado, twister

History

Etymology

From super- + twister.