a current of air whirling violently upward in a spiral motion around a more or less vertical axis that has a forward motion; a whirlwind.

having or showing an overweening opinion of oneself, one's position, etc.; proud; arrogant; haughty.

lifted up; raised.

= ಸುಂಟರ.

to break the bones of the waist (rendering a person unable to stand erect).

(fig.) to inflict an utter defeat or to make unable to act further.