The hurricane left a trail of destruction in its wake.
The hurricane left a trail of destruction in its wake.
English
hurricane
ˈhɝː.ɪ.keɪn, ˈhʌɹɪkən, ˈhɝɪˌkeɪn, ˈhʌɹɪˌkeɪn
Meaning: a violent storm with strong circular winds
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Example sentences
The state of Florida was hit by a powerful hurricane last summer.
The state of Florida was hit by a powerful hurricane last summer.
The local residents were ordered to evacuate the coastal areas before the hurricane made landfall.
The local residents were ordered to evacuate the coastal areas before the hurricane made landfall.
The town struggled to rebuild in the aftermath of the hurricane.
The town struggled to rebuild in the aftermath of the hurricane.
The hurricane made landfall last night.
The hurricane made landfall last night.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for tropical cyclones in the North Atlantic, Caribbean, or Gulf of Mexico.
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