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a candlestick or oil lantern protected against drafts or winds by a glass chimney. Also, called hurricane lantern.[1890-95]
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hurricane lamp
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hurricane lamp — n. 1. an oil lamp or candlestick with a tall glass chimney to keep the flame from being blown out 2. an electric lamp in imitation of this … English World dictionary
hurricane lamp — hurricane .lamp n a lamp that has a glass cover to protect the flame inside from the wind … Dictionary of contemporary English
hurricane lamp — ► NOUN ▪ an oil lamp with a glass chimney, designed to protect the flame even in high winds … English terms dictionary
hurricane lamp — hurricane ,lamp noun count an electric light with a strong glass cover that protects the light or flame from wind and rain … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
hurricane lamp — noun an oil lamp with a glass chimney and perforated metal lid to protect the flame from high winds; candlestick with a glass chimney • Syn: ↑hurricane lantern, ↑tornado lantern, ↑storm lantern, ↑storm lamp • Hypernyms: ↑lamp * * * ˈhurricane… … Useful english dictionary
hurricane lamp — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms hurricane lamp : singular hurricane lamp plural hurricane lamps a light with a strong glass cover that protects the light or flame from wind and rain … English dictionary
hurricane lamp — hur′ricane lamp n. fur a candlestick or oil lamp protected against drafts or winds by a glass chimney • Etymology: 1890–95 … From formal English to slang
hurricane lamp — /ˈhʌrəkən læmp/ (say huruhkuhn lamp) noun 1. a kerosene lamp the flame of which is protected by a glass chimney or other similar device. 2. a candlestick with a chimney …
hurricane lamp — noun an oil lamp with a glass chimney, designed to protect the flame even in high winds … English new terms dictionary
hurricane lamp — noun (C) a lamp that has a strong cover to protect the flame inside from the wind … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
