vòi rồng
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A powerful rotating column of air that extends from a cloud to the ground.
vi Một cơn vòi rồng vừa quét qua cánh đồng vào chiều nay.
en A tornado has just swept across the field this afternoon.
A device used to spray water at very high pressure, often for firefighting.
vi Lính cứu hỏa dùng vòi rồng để dập tắt đám cháy lớn.
en Firefighters use a high-pressure hose to put out the large fire.