Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vendaval

noun

/ven-da-ˈval/

Definition

A strong, often violent, wind; a gale.

Examples

The vendaval swept through the village, uprooting trees and damaging homes.
During the vendaval, we stayed indoors to avoid the debris flying through the air.
The fishermen were warned of the impending vendaval and hesitated to set out to sea.

Meaning

Vendaval refers to a powerful wind, typically associated with stormy weather. It can cause significant impact on the environment and is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a tumultuous situation.