The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
dust storm — dust′ storm or dust′storm n. mer a storm of strong winds and dust filled air over normally arable land during a period of drought (disting. from sandstorm). • Etymology: 1875–80 … From formal English to slang
dust storm — dust storms N COUNT A dust storm is a storm in which strong winds carry a lot of dust … English dictionary
dust storm — n a storm with strong winds that carries large amounts of dust … Dictionary of contemporary English
dust storm — dust ,storm noun count a storm during which a very strong wind blows a lot of dry soil around … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
dust storm — ☆ dust storm n. a windstorm that sweeps up clouds of dust when passing over an arid region … English World dictionary
Dust storm — For the fictional character, see Dust Storm (Transformers). For other uses, see Sandstorm (disambiguation). Part of the Nature series on Weather Calendar seasons … Wikipedia
dust storm — noun a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand it was the kind of duster not experienced in years • Syn: ↑duster, ↑sandstorm, ↑sirocco • Hypernyms: ↑windstorm * * * noun 1 … Useful english dictionary
dust storm — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms dust storm : singular dust storm plural dust storms a storm during which a very strong wind blows a lot of dry soil around … English dictionary
dust storm — /ˈdʌst stɔm/ (say dust stawm) noun a storm of wind which raises dense masses of dust into the air, as in a desert region …
dust storm — a storm of strong winds and dust filled air over an extensive area during a period of drought over normally arable land (distinguished from sandstorm). Also, duststorm. Also called duster. [1875 80] * * * … Universalium
