twister (n.)

  1. a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground

    [ Syn: tornado ]

  2. small friedcake formed into twisted strips and fried; richer than doughnuts

    [ Syn: cruller ]

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