eyewall

🇺🇸 /ˈaɪwɔːl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈaɪwɔːl/
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The wall of clouds surrounding the calm center of a hurricane.

The hurricane's eyewall was filled with heavy rain and strong winds.

translation

n. The wall of clouds surrounding the calm center of a hurricane.

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Plural eyewalls