hurricane

/hu.ri.ken/

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noun

a tropical cyclone in the Atlantic or eastern Pacific

Category scales (1–5) describe wind strength and damage risk.

Examples

  • Tumama ang hurricane malapit sa lungsod nang hatinggabi.

    The hurricane made landfall near the city at midnight.

  • Naghahanda ang mga residente para sa hurricane sa pamamagitan ng pagbili ng supply.

    Residents prepared for the hurricane by buying supplies.

  • Maaaring sirain ng hurricane ang bubong at bahain ang mga kalye.

    A hurricane can destroy roofs and flood streets.

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