hurricane

[ hur-i-keyn, huhr- or, especially British, -kuhn ]

/ ˈhɜr ɪˌkeɪn, ˈhʌr- or, especially British, -kən /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR hurricane ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

Meteorology. a tropical cyclone of the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or eastern Pacific Ocean, having sustained wind speeds of at least 64 knots (74 miles per hour, 33 meters per second): hurricanes form in waters with surface temperatures of about 80°F (27°C), intensifying as temperatures rise.Compare typhoon.

anything characterized by a turmoil of force or activity, suggestive of a hurricane: As our helicopter got closer to the canyon, a hurricane of wild horses took off in all directions, kicking up clouds of dust that impaired the pilot’s vision.

(initial capital letter)Military. a single-seat British fighter plane of World War II, fitted with eight .303 caliber machine guns and with a top speed in excess of 300 miles per hour (480 kilometers per hour).

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Origin of hurricane

First recorded in 1545–55; earlier furacan, hurricano, uracan, from Spanish huracán and Portuguese furacão, from Taíno huracán, furacán

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH hurricane

cyclone, hurricane , tidal wave, tornado, tsunami, typhoon

Words nearby hurricane

Hurok, Huron, hurrah, Hurri, Hurrian, hurricane, Hurricane Alley, hurricane deck, hurricane-force wind, hurricane lamp, hurricane warning

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Example sentences from the Web for hurricane

Sociologists estimate that people remember the worst effects of a hurricane for just seven years, and that 85 percent of US coastal residents haven’t actually experienced a direct hit from a major hurricane before.
Hurricane Laura is the strongest storm to hit Louisiana in more than a century|Sara Chodosh|August 28, 2020|Popular Science
These storms have winds rivaling the strength of a hurricane or tornado, but push forward in one direction instead of rotating.
What’s behind August 2020’s extreme weather? Climate change and bad luck|Carolyn Gramling|August 27, 2020|Science News
“It seems that hurricanes are immensely important,” Donihue says.
Analyze This: Hurricanes may help lizards evolve better grips|Carolyn Wilke|August 26, 2020|Science News For Students
A hurricane around the center of a galaxy called J0230 has winds that howl at one-fifth of the speed of light.
Let’s learn about hurricanes|Bethany Brookshire|July 15, 2020|Science News For Students

For instance, more water now gets dumped on cities during hurricanes.
Let’s learn about rain|Bethany Brookshire|June 17, 2020|Science News For Students
The absent turkey had been blown clean away in the hurricane force winds, I concluded.
Confessions of a Turkey Killer|Tom Sykes|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ann is only one of many “hurricane conspirators” who believe the storm has changed everything.
Richard Ford’s Artful Survivalist Guide: The Return of Frank Bascombe|Tom LeClair|November 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Inhofe said the two disasters were different because the hurricane drew so many moochers.
If You Think D.C. Is Awful Now, Wait Until Wednesday|Jonathan Alter|November 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Four years later, when Hurricane Katrina hit, 80 percent of the city went underwater, at an average level of four feet.
New Orleans’ Carnivalesque Day of the Dead|Jason Berry|November 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
More recently, Baugh headed out in his truck to do what he could when Hurricane Sandy struck the city.
The President and the Tow Truck Driver|Michael Daly|September 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Evening was now approaching, but the hurricane gave no signs of abating.
Paddy Finn|W. H. G. Kingston
The hurricane, however, grows and grows, and when it has reached to 100 or 120 miles an hour nothing can withstand it.
The Complete Story of the Galveston Horror|Various
During a hurricane in 1876 on the Banks almost an entire fleet was disabled or lost and 200 men were drowned.
The Sea Rovers|Rufus Rockwell Wilson
The tree, enormous as it was, shook with it, and the branch itself was tossed as though in a hurricane.
Astounding Stories, April, 1931|Various
Back and forth from the hurricane to the little dressing station, and at last he got it.
Short Stories of Various Types|Various

British Dictionary definitions for hurricane

hurricane

/ (ˈhʌrɪkən, -keɪn) /

noun

a severe, often destructive storm, esp a tropical cyclone

a wind of force 12 or above on the Beaufort scale
(as modifier)a wind of hurricane force

anything acting like such a wind

Word Origin for hurricane

C16: from Spanish huracán, from Taino hurakán, from hura wind

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for hurricane

hurricane

A large tropical storm system with high-powered circular winds. (See cyclone and eye of a hurricane.)

notes for hurricane

Between July and October, hurricanes cause extensive damage along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States. (See Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.)

Scientific definitions for hurricane

hurricane

[ hûr′ĭ-kān′ ]

A severe, rotating tropical storm with heavy rains and cyclonic winds exceeding 74 mi (119 km) per hour, especially such a storm occurring in the Northern Hemisphere. Hurricanes originate in the tropical parts of the Atlantic Ocean or the Caribbean Sea and move generally northward. They lose force when they move over land or colder ocean waters. See Note at cyclone.

单词	hurricane
释义	hurricane [ hur-i-keyn, huhr- or, especially British, -kuhn ] / ˈhɜr ɪˌkeɪn, ˈhʌr- or, especially British, -kən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR hurricane ON THESAURUS.COM noun Meteorology. a tropical cyclone of the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or eastern Pacific Ocean, having sustained wind speeds of at least 64 knots (74 miles per hour, 33 meters per second): hurricanes form in waters with surface temperatures of about 80°F (27°C), intensifying as temperatures rise.Compare typhoon. anything characterized by a turmoil of force or activity, suggestive of a hurricane: As our helicopter got closer to the canyon, a hurricane of wild horses took off in all directions, kicking up clouds of dust that impaired the pilot’s vision. (initial capital letter)Military. a single-seat British fighter plane of World War II, fitted with eight .303 caliber machine guns and with a top speed in excess of 300 miles per hour (480 kilometers per hour). VIDEO FOR HURRICANE WATCH NOW: What Is The Difference Between "Weather" vs. "Climate"? Although there is a wealth of scientific evidence, the difference between weather and climate can be difficult to understand. But all hope is not lost—we're here to help you learn the difference. MORE VIDEOS FROM DICTIONARY.COM Origin of hurricane First recorded in 1545–55; earlier furacan, hurricano, uracan, from Spanish huracán and Portuguese furacão, from Taíno huracán, furacán WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH hurricane cyclone, hurricane , tidal wave, tornado, tsunami, typhoon Words nearby hurricane Hurok, Huron, hurrah, Hurri, Hurrian, hurricane, Hurricane Alley, hurricane deck, hurricane-force wind, hurricane lamp, hurricane warning Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for hurricane Sociologists estimate that people remember the worst effects of a hurricane for just seven years, and that 85 percent of US coastal residents haven’t actually experienced a direct hit from a major hurricane before. Hurricane Laura is the strongest storm to hit Louisiana in more than a century\|Sara Chodosh\|August 28, 2020\|Popular Science These storms have winds rivaling the strength of a hurricane or tornado, but push forward in one direction instead of rotating. What’s behind August 2020’s extreme weather? Climate change and bad luck\|Carolyn Gramling\|August 27, 2020\|Science News “It seems that hurricanes are immensely important,” Donihue says. Analyze This: Hurricanes may help lizards evolve better grips\|Carolyn Wilke\|August 26, 2020\|Science News For Students A hurricane around the center of a galaxy called J0230 has winds that howl at one-fifth of the speed of light. Let’s learn about hurricanes\|Bethany Brookshire\|July 15, 2020\|Science News For Students For instance, more water now gets dumped on cities during hurricanes. Let’s learn about rain\|Bethany Brookshire\|June 17, 2020\|Science News For Students The absent turkey had been blown clean away in the hurricane force winds, I concluded. Confessions of a Turkey Killer\|Tom Sykes\|November 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Ann is only one of many “hurricane conspirators” who believe the storm has changed everything. Richard Ford’s Artful Survivalist Guide: The Return of Frank Bascombe\|Tom LeClair\|November 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Inhofe said the two disasters were different because the hurricane drew so many moochers. If You Think D.C. Is Awful Now, Wait Until Wednesday\|Jonathan Alter\|November 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Four years later, when Hurricane Katrina hit, 80 percent of the city went underwater, at an average level of four feet. New Orleans’ Carnivalesque Day of the Dead\|Jason Berry\|November 1, 2014\|DAILY BEAST More recently, Baugh headed out in his truck to do what he could when Hurricane Sandy struck the city. The President and the Tow Truck Driver\|Michael Daly\|September 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Evening was now approaching, but the hurricane gave no signs of abating. Paddy Finn\|W. H. G. Kingston The hurricane, however, grows and grows, and when it has reached to 100 or 120 miles an hour nothing can withstand it. The Complete Story of the Galveston Horror\|Various During a hurricane in 1876 on the Banks almost an entire fleet was disabled or lost and 200 men were drowned. The Sea Rovers\|Rufus Rockwell Wilson The tree, enormous as it was, shook with it, and the branch itself was tossed as though in a hurricane. Astounding Stories, April, 1931\|Various Back and forth from the hurricane to the little dressing station, and at last he got it. Short Stories of Various Types\|Various British Dictionary definitions for hurricane hurricane / (ˈhʌrɪkən, -keɪn) / noun a severe, often destructive storm, esp a tropical cyclone a wind of force 12 or above on the Beaufort scale (as modifier)a wind of hurricane force anything acting like such a wind Word Origin for hurricane C16: from Spanish huracán, from Taino hurakán, from hura wind Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to hurricane What Do Hurricane Category Numbers Mean?Part of the drama of hurricane season revolves around the predicting and changing of the severity—or category—of the storm. What category will the hurricane be when it hits land? What kind of damage might it inflict? READ MORE Cyclone vs. Typhoon vs. Hurricane: Are They All The Same?It's no wonder people mix up the names of these storms—they are all monstrous. So let's find out what makes cyclones, typhoons, and hurricanes unique. READ MORE Words related to hurricane gale, tornado, storm, cyclone, twister, monsoon, blow, typhoon, tempest, whirlwind, tropical cyclone, tropical storm, line storm Cultural definitions for hurricane hurricane A large tropical storm system with high-powered circular winds. (See cyclone and eye of a hurricane.) notes for hurricane Between July and October, hurricanes cause extensive damage along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States. (See Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.) The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Scientific definitions for hurricane hurricane [ hûr′ĭ-kān′ ] A severe, rotating tropical storm with heavy rains and cyclonic winds exceeding 74 mi (119 km) per hour, especially such a storm occurring in the Northern Hemisphere. Hurricanes originate in the tropical parts of the Atlantic Ocean or the Caribbean Sea and move generally northward. They lose force when they move over land or colder ocean waters. See Note at cyclone. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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hurricane

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