tempest (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈtɛmpɪst/
Definition
A violent windy storm, especially one over the sea.
Examples
The small fishing boat was tossed about by the raging tempest.
Sailors feared the sudden tempest that swept across the ocean.
After the tempest subsided, the sky cleared and the sea became calm.
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