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sandstorm

noun sand·storm \-ˌstrm\

: an occurrence in which very strong winds blow sand around very forcefully in the desert

Full Definition of SANDSTORM

:  a windstorm (as in a desert) driving clouds of sand before it
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First Known Use of SANDSTORM

1774
SANDSTORM Defined for Kids

sandstorm

noun sand·storm \ˈsand-ˌstrm\

Definition of SANDSTORM for Kids

:  a desert storm with strong wind that blows clouds of sand

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