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storm cone

/stɔːm kəʊn/

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/stɔːm kəʊn/C1formalscientific
  • ruКонусообразный объект или символ, используемый для указания направления шторма или урагана, часто выставляемый на береговых станциях или на картах погоды для предупреждения о приближении сильной непогоды.

A cone-shaped object or symbol used to indicate the direction of a storm or hurricane, often displayed at coastal stations or on weather maps to warn of approaching severe weather.

  1. Weather warning signalC1formalbritish

    A cone-shaped object, often made of canvas or metal, hoisted at coastal stations to indicate an approaching storm or strong winds.

    ruШтормовой конус

    • The harbor master raised the storm cone as the gale approached.
    • Sailors knew to seek shelter when they saw the storm cone.
    • The storm cone was a traditional warning system before modern weather alerts.