Dust-storm
noun
1.
a storm of strong winds and dust-filled air over an extensive area during a period of drought over normally arable land (distinguished from ).
noun
1.
a windstorm that whips up clouds of dust
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[duhst-uhp] /ˈdʌstˌʌp/ noun 1. a quarrel; argument; row. n. “fight,” 1897, from dust + up; perhaps from dust “confusion, disturbance” (1590s). To dust (someone’s) coat was ironical for “to beat (someone) soundly” (1680s). noun A quarrel or fight; altercation; scrap: a big dustup in the office of a vice-president (1897+)
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noun 1. a quarrel, fight, or argument verb 2. (transitive, adverb) to attack or assault (someone)
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noun phrase A person of short stature; shorty (1940s+)