hurricane lantern
- noun
- /ˈhɜːrɪkeɪn ˈlæntərn/
:
farol de huracán
- I bought a hurricane lantern for camping.
Examples
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They brought a hurricane lantern with them on the camping trip for emergency light.
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A hurricane lantern hung on the porch, glowing softly in the night.
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He lit the hurricane lantern to keep the cabin illuminated during the storm.
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The hurricane lanterns lit up the dark path.
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The campers gathered around the table, their faces illuminated by the soft glow of a hurricane lantern.
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When the power went out, we relied on the hurricane lantern to light up the room.
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As the storm intensified outside, the hurricane lantern provided a steady light in the dark cabin.
Synonyms
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A small portable light with a clear cover that you can carry or hang
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A lamp with a glass chimney and metal top that protects the flame from wind
An oil lamp with a glass chimney and a metal lid that protects the flame from strong wind
An oil lamp with a glass chimney that protects the flame from wind
A portable oil lamp with a glass cover that protects the flame from wind and rain
A small lantern people carry to give light in a procession
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Etymology
Hurricane lantern gets its name because the lantern's glass chimney and metal top keep the flame safe from strong wind, like in a hurricane. So the name means 'a light that keeps burning in strong wind', which is why it refers to a portable oil lamp made to protect the flame.