hurricane (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈhʌrɪkeɪn/
Definition
A violent tropical storm with strong winds that moves in a circular path.
Examples
The category 5 hurricane caused widespread destruction along the coast.
Meteorologists are tracking the hurricane's path to predict its impact.
Residents prepared for the hurricane by boarding up windows and stocking supplies.
How to Use hurricane
- hurricane warning (collocation)
- An official notice that a hurricane is expected. — "A hurricane warning was issued for coastal areas as the storm intensified."
- hurricane force winds (collocation)
- Winds of 74 mph or higher, characteristic of a hurricane. — "The ship was battered by hurricane force winds during the storm."
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