hurricane-lamp

A family lights a hurricane-lamp on the porch during a power outage.

Definition

Noun: A "hurricane lamp" is a type of lamp designed with a glass chimney that protects the flame from wind and drafts, making it suitable for outdoor use or in stormy weather. The term specifically refers to the lamp itself, not to any other object.

Usage Examples

• (The lamp kept burning steadily despite the drafts.)
• (The lamp was placed outdoors and remained lit even in breezy conditions.)

Advanced Usage

• "to trim a hurricane lamp": to adjust the wick or clean the glass to maintain proper function.
  • Before the camping trip, he trimmed the hurricane lamp to ensure it would burn cleanly. (He prepared the lamp for use.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hurricane lantern (n): an alternative name for a hurricane lamp, often used interchangeably.
  • The hurricane lantern was a standard piece of equipment for sailors. (The lamp was common on ships.)

Synonyms

• Storm lantern: a portable lamp protected from wind and rain.
• Kerosene lamp: a broader term for lamps that burn kerosene, including hurricane lamps.

Related Idioms

• "to light a hurricane lamp": to prepare or activate the lamp for use.
  • She lit the hurricane lamp as the storm approached. (She ignited the lamp to provide light.)

Note: The word "hurricane lamp" is a compound noun; it does not have phrasal verbs or separate verb forms.