meaning of hurricane
1. A violent storm, characterized by extreme fury and sudden changes of the wind, and generally accompanied by rain, thunder, and lightning; -- especially prevalent in the East and West Indies. Also used figuratively.
2. a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving a 73-136 knots 12 on the Beaufort scale
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