hurricane
Translation
hurricane
Examples
The hurricane caused a lot of damage.
The hurricane caused a lot of damage.
They evacuated the town before the hurricane hit.
They evacuated the town before the hurricane hit.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) hurricane a powerful tropical storm The hurricane is approaching the coast.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cyclone, typhoon, tropical storm
Etymology
From Spanish 'huracán', from Taino 'hurakán', a god of storms.
Memory Tips
Picture a cane that 'hurries' the wind, creating a massive storm.