English Explanatory Dictionary

typhoon shelter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sheltered section of a harbour where small to medium-sized watercraft can dock during typhoons, gales, or other rough weather.
  2. A style of seafood preparation in which the meat is deep-fried with garlic, ginger, scallions, chili, and black bean.

Word forms

typhoon shelter typhoon shelters

Etymology

Calque of Chinese 避風塘 /避风塘 (bìfēngtáng).

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