hurricane lamp

hurricane lamp

hurricane lamp

n. A lamp with a candle, oiled wick, or electric bulb protected by a glass chimney.

hurricane lamp

n (Nautical Terms) a paraffin lamp, with a glass covering to prevent the flame from being blown out. Also called: storm lantern

hur′ricane lamp`

n. a candlestick or oil lamp protected against drafts or winds by a glass chimney. [1890–95]

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Noun

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hurricane lamp - an oil lamp with a glass chimney and perforated metal lid to protect the flame from high winds; candlestick with a glass chimneyhurricane lantern, storm lamp, storm lantern, tornado lanternlamp - an artificial source of visible illumination

Translations

lampada antivento