[cy.clone] n [modif. of Gk kykloma wheel, coil, fr. kykloun to go around, fr. kyklos circle] (1848) 1 a: a storm or system of winds that rotates about a center of low atmospheric pressure, advances at a speed of 20 to 30 miles (about 30 to 50 kilometers) an hour, and often brings heavy rain b: tornado c: low 1b
2: any of various centrifugal devices for separating materials (as solid particles from gases) -- cy.clon.ic adj -- cy.clon.i.cal.ly adv Cy.clone trademark--used for a chain-link fence