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hurricane

/ˈhʌrɪkən/

/ˈhɜrɪkeɪn/

hurricanenoun

hurricanes

/ˈhʌrɪkən/

/ˈhɜrɪkeɪn/

Translations

The hurricane caused significant damage to the coastal town.

Ураган нанес значительный ущерб прибрежному городу.

Definitions

A tropical cyclone with winds exceeding 74 miles per hour, typically occurring in the North Atlantic Ocean or the Northeast Pacific Ocean.

The hurricane caused widespread damage along the coast, uprooting trees and flooding streets.

A metaphorical term for something that is tumultuous or chaotic.

The sudden changes in the company felt like a hurricane, leaving everyone unsure of what to expect next.

Synonyms

hurricaneproper noun

Definitions

Hurricane, a British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force during World War II.

Several Hurricane fighters took part in the Battle of Britain.

hurricaneadjective

/ˈhʌrɪkən/

/ˈhɜːrɪkeɪn/

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "hurricane winds").

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a hurricane; possessing great strength or destructive power.

The storm brought hurricane-force winds to the coastline.

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