TopicTyphoon & storms
hurricane
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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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