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hurricane in Czech

hurricane in Czech is orkán, hurikán, uragán — hurricane means a powerful rotating tropical storm with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, typically forming over the Atlantic or eastern Pacific.

hurricane in Czech

orkán
noun
A severe tropical cyclone; an intense storm rotating around a central eye. [16th c.]
hurikán
noun
A severe tropical cyclone; an intense storm rotating around a central eye. [16th c.]
hurikán
noun
(in particular, meteorology) A severe tropical cyclone in the North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or in the eastern North Pacific off the west coast of Mexico, with winds of 119 km/h (74 miles per hour) or greater accompanied by rain, lightning, and thunder that sometimes moves into temperate latitudes. [20th c.]
orkán
noun
(in particular, meteorology) A severe tropical cyclone in the North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or in the eastern North Pacific off the west coast of Mexico, with winds of 119 km/h (74 miles per hour) or greater accompanied by rain, lightning, and thunder that sometimes moves into temperate latitudes. [20th c.]
uragán
noun
(in particular, meteorology) A severe tropical cyclone in the North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or in the eastern North Pacific off the west coast of Mexico, with winds of 119 km/h (74 miles per hour) or greater accompanied by rain, lightning, and thunder that sometimes moves into temperate latitudes. [20th c.]
hurikán
noun
(cocktails) A sweet alcoholic drink made with rum, lemon juice (or sometimes other fruit juice), and either passion fruit syrup or fassionola.
uragán
noun
(cocktails) A sweet alcoholic drink made with rum, lemon juice (or sometimes other fruit juice), and either passion fruit syrup or fassionola.

What does "hurricane" mean?

  1. noun A powerful rotating tropical storm with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, typically forming over the Atlantic or eastern Pacific.
    "Strong winds from the hurricane tore roofs off houses along the shore."
  2. noun Any sudden, overwhelming rush of activity, emotion, or force.
    "The new manager walked into a hurricane of emails on her first morning."
  3. noun A sweet rum-based cocktail typically made with passion fruit and lemon juice.
    "Would you like a hurricane or a plain lemonade with your meal?"
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hurricane in a sentence

  • Strong winds from the hurricane tore roofs off houses along the shore.
  • The coastal town was evacuated ahead of the hurricane.
  • The new manager walked into a hurricane of emails on her first morning.
  • A hurricane of emotions swept over him as the train pulled in.

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What is "hurricane" in Czech?
"hurricane" in Czech is orkán, hurikán, uragán. hurricane means: A powerful rotating tropical storm with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, typically forming over the Atlantic or eastern Pacific.
How do you use "hurricane" in a sentence?
Example: "Strong winds from the hurricane tore roofs off houses along the shore." In Czech, "hurricane" is orkán, hurikán, uragán.
Are there other ways to say "hurricane" in Czech?
Yes — Czech has 3 translations listed for "hurricane": orkán, hurikán, uragán.
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