hurricanes

Meanings

• noun

  A large storm system that forms over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, or Gulf of Mexico, characterized by heavy rainfall, strong winds, and a well-defined cyclic wind pattern.

  - "The hurricane caused widespread damage to the coastal towns."
  - "Hurricanes are classified based on their wind speed."
  - "The hurricane season lasts from June to November."

• noun

  A powerful tropical cyclone that forms in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, or Gulf of Mexico, characterized by heavy rainfall, strong winds, and a well-defined cyclic wind pattern.

  - "The hurricane struck the coast of Florida, causing extensive damage."
  - "Hurricanes are classified into five categories based on their wind speed."
  - "The hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin lasts from June to November."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hurricanes
canes , planes

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Variants

List of all variants of hurricanes that leads to same result
hurricane , hurricanes

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Etymology

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From the Taino word 'hurakan', meaning 'god of the storm'.

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Trivia

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1. A hurricane is not a tornado, but a large storm system that forms over the ocean.

2. The strongest hurricane on record was the 1997 Wilma Hurricane, with winds reaching 185 miles per hour.

3. Hurricanes can cause storm surges, which can result in devastating flooding.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tropical storm: A tropical storm is similar to a hurricane, but it has maximum sustained winds of less than 74 miles per hour.

2. Typhoon: A typhoon is similar to a hurricane, but it forms in the Pacific Ocean or the Indian Ocean.

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Culture

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Hurricanes have been a significant part of popular culture, with numerous songs, movies, and books dedicated to them. They have also been the subject of scientific research and have led to advancements in meteorology and disaster management.

How to Memorize "hurricanes"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large storm system with heavy rain and strong winds.

2. associate
   

   - Associate hurricanes with the stormy weather and destruction they bring.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym HURRICANE: High Winds, Rain, Rain, Inundation, Clouds, Alerts, and Named Storm.

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