TURBULENT


Meaning of TURBULENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ tɜ:(r)bjʊlənt ]

1.

A turbulent time, place, or relationship is one in which there is a lot of change, confusion, and disorder.

They had been together for five or six turbulent years of rows and reconciliations...

ADJ : usu ADJ n

2.

Turbulent water or air contains strong currents which change direction suddenly.

I had to have a boat that could handle turbulent seas.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

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