Definition of hurricane lamp
1
or hurricane lantern
: an oil lantern having a glass chimney with a perforated metal lid that permits the egress of air but protects the flame from high winds and used usually on shipboard and to mark outdoor construction projects
— called also tornado lantern
2
: a candlestick equipped with a hurricane globe
3
: an electric lamp equipped with a hurricane globe instead of a shade
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“Hurricane lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hurricane%20lamp. Accessed 13 Jun. 2021.
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