Definitions for hurricane
ˈhɜr ɪˌkeɪn, ˈhʌr-; esp. Brit. -kənhur·ri·cane

Princeton's WordNet(4.83 / 6 votes)Rate this definition:

1. hurricane(noun)

   a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving a 73-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)

Wiktionary(2.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Hurricane(ProperNoun)

   A British fighter aircraft used during World War II, especially during the Battle of Britain

2. Hurricane(ProperNoun)

   A town in West Virginia, United States, population 5,968 (2005 census estimate)

3. Hurricane(ProperNoun)

   A town in Utah, United States, population 9,748 (2004 Census estimate)

Origin: From huracán, ultimately from the name of the storm god Juracán whom the Taínos believed dwelled on El Yunque mountain and, when he was upset, sent the strong winds and rain upon them.

Webster Dictionary(5.00 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Hurricane(noun)

   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

Origin: [Sp. hurracan; orig. a Carib word signifying, a high wind.]

Freebase(3.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Hurricane

   Hurricane is a 1980s heavy metal band originally featuring current Foreigner lead vocalist Kelly Hansen, Robert Sarzo, Tony Cavazo, and Jay Schellen. Cavazo and Sarzo are the younger brothers of Quiet Riot's Carlos Cavazo and Rudy Sarzo. Hurricane released four albums: Take What You Want, Over the Edge, Slave to the Thrill, and Liquifury. Over the Edge was their most successful album featuring their only top 40 hit, "I'm on to You" in 1988.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(2.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Hurricane

   hur′ri-kān, n. a storm with extreme violence and sudden changes of the wind: a social party, a rout—(Shak.) Hur′ricano.—Hurricane deck, a cross-deck about amidships, a bridge-deck or bridge: the upper light deck of a passenger-steamer. [Sp. huracan, from Caribbean.]

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. hurricane

   See TYPHOON.

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1. hurricane

   The hurricane symbol -- In this Symbols.com article you will learn about the meaning of the hurricane symbol and its characteristic.

2. hurricane

   Song lyrics by hurricane -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by hurricane on the Lyrics.com website.

Etymology and Origins(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Hurricane

   From the West Indian urican, “a violent wind.” The word was introduced to Europe by seamen, and so became incorporated in various languages.

Anagrams for hurricane »

1. raunchier

How to pronounce hurricane?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say hurricane in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hurricane in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of hurricane in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of hurricane in a Sentence

1. Larry Hogan:

   The time to hope Hurricane Florence away is gone.

2. Derek Van Dam:

   That is equivalent to a weak category 4 hurricane.

3. Brock Long:

   Unfortunately, this is a hurricane of the worst kind.

4. Brock Long:

   We do not want to see Hurricane Isaac hit Puerto Rico.

5. Florida Governor Rick Scott:

   Just like a hurricane, we have to ensure Florida is safe.

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