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Supertyphoon

Description:

A supertyphoon is an extremely powerful and destructive tropical cyclone.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of at least 150 mph (241 km/h).

Example Sentence: The supertyphoon made landfall, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.

Sense 2:

Noun: A term commonly used in the western Pacific Ocean to describe a particularly intense tropical cyclone.

Example Sentence: Hawaii is often affected by powerful supertyphoons during the summer months.

Sense 3:

Noun: A severe storm system characterized by high wind speeds, heavy rainfall, and storm surge, known as a supertyphoon in the western Pacific Ocean.

Example Sentence: Residents in coastal areas were evacuated ahead of the approaching supertyphoon to ensure their safety.

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