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hurricane

/ˈhʌrɪkən/

/ˈhɜrɪkeɪn/

Translations

hurricanenoun

hurricanes

/ˈhʌrɪkən/

/ˈhɜrɪkeɪn/

The hurricane caused significant damage to the coastal town.

Ураган нанес значительный ущерб прибрежному городу.

Synonyms

hurricaneadjective

/ˈhʌrɪkən/

/ˈhɜːrɪkeɪn/

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

Synonyms

hurricanenoun

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.

hurricaneadjective

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

The storm brought hurricane-force winds to the coastline.