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hurricane

/ˈhʌr.ɪ.kən/

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noun

/ˈhʌr.ɪ.kən/B1formalscientific
  • ruКрупный мощный тропический шторм с сильными ветрами и проливными дождями, обычно формирующийся над теплыми океанскими водами.

A large, powerful tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain, typically forming over warm ocean waters.

  1. Tropical cycloneB1formalscientific

    A large, powerful storm system with strong winds and heavy rain, typically forming over warm ocean waters.

    ruУраган

    • The hurricane caused widespread damage along the coast.
    • Meteorologists are tracking the hurricane's path.
    • Residents were evacuated before the hurricane made landfall.

    Synonymscyclonetyphoon

  2. Something destructive or chaoticB2informal

    Used metaphorically to describe a situation or event that is extremely violent, chaotic, or overwhelming.

    ruУраган

    • The political scandal was a hurricane of accusations and denials.
    • Her emotions were a hurricane after hearing the news.
    • The stock market experienced a hurricane of selling activity.

    Synonymschaosmaelstromstormtempestturmoilupheavalwhirlwind

    Antonymscalmorderpeaceserenitytranquility

Forms
  • hurricanes plural form
  • hurricanes' possessive plural form
  • hurricane's possessive singular form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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