| hurricane | A violent storm, characterised by extreme fury and sudden changes of the wind, and generally accompanied by rain, thunder, and lightning; especially prevalent in the East and West Indies. Also used figuratively. "Like the smoke in a hurricane whirl'd." (Tennyson) "Each guilty thought to me is A dreadful hurricane. <zoology> " (Massinger) Hurricane bird See Deck. Origin: Sp. Hurracan; orig. A Carib word signifying, a high wind. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| hurricane | a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving a 73-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale) |
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| hurricane | a deck at the top of a passenger ship |
| hurricane | an oil lamp with a glass chimney and perforated metal lid to protect the flame from high winds |
| hurricane | an oil lamp with a glass chimney and perforated metal lid to protect the flame from high winds |
| hurricane | a deck at the top of a passenger ship |
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