cy·clone / ˈsīˌklōn/ • n. Meteorol. a system of winds rotating inward to an area of low atmospheric pressure, with a counterclockwise (northern hemisphere) or clockwise (southern hemisphere) circulation; a depression. ∎ another term for tropical storm.DERIVATIVES: cy·clon·ic / sīˈklänik/ adj.cy·clon·i·cal·ly / sīˈklänik(ə)lē/ adv.

cyclone System of winds, or a storm, that rotates inwards around a centre of low atmospheric pressure (depression). The winds flow anti-clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. Cyclones in middle latitudes are associated with cloudiness and high humidity, and the development of a front. Strong tropical cyclones can give rise to hurricanes. See also circulation, atmospheric; tornado

cyclone
1. The name given to a tropical cyclone that develops in the Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal. Cyclones usually travel north, on tracks that carry them over Bangladesh.

2. See DEPRESSION.

cyclone
1. The name given to a tropical cyclone that develops in the Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal. Cyclones usually travel north, on tracks that carry them over Bangladesh.

2. See depression.

Cyclone ★★ 1987 (R)

The girlfriend of a murdered scientist must deliver a secretly devised motorcycle into righteous government hands, much to the dismay of evil agents and corrupt officials. Good fun, sparked by a stellar “B” cast. 89m/C VHS, DVD . Heather Thomas, Jeffrey Combs, Ashley Ferrare, Dar Robinson, Martine Beswick, Robert Quarry, Martin Landau, Huntz Hall, Troy Donahue, Michael Reagan, Dawn Wildsmith, Bruce Fairbairn, Russ Tamblyn; D: Fred Olen Ray; C: Paul Elliott.