williwaw

[US]/ˈwɪlɪwɔː/
[UK]/ˈwɪlɪˌwɔ/

Translation

n.a sudden violent wind from a mountainous coast
Word Forms
Pluralwilliwaws

Phrases & Collocations

williwaw winds

williwaw effect

williwaw storm

williwaw squall

williwaw gusts

williwaw conditions

williwaw phenomenon

williwaw passage

williwaw warning

williwaw current

Example Sentences

the sudden williwaw caught the sailors off guard.

they experienced a fierce williwaw while sailing near the coast.

the williwaw whipped up the waves into a frenzy.

after the williwaw passed, the sea was eerily calm.

he described the williwaw as a terrifying natural phenomenon.

during the williwaw, visibility dropped to almost zero.

the crew had to secure everything on deck during the williwaw.

williwaws can be unpredictable and dangerous for small boats.

she had never seen a williwaw before her trip to alaska.

the williwaw blew through the valley with tremendous force.

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