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tropical storm

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tropical storm
n.
A cyclonic storm originating in the tropics and having winds ranging from 39 to 73 miles per hour (34 to 63 knots; 63 to 117 kilometers per hour).
tropical storm
A tropical cyclone having sustained surface winds between 39 and 73 mi (63 and 118 km) per hour. See Note at cyclone.
A tropical cyclone in which the surface wind speed is at least 34, but not more than 63 knots.


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After wandering about for some hours, I returned to the landing-place; but, before reaching it, I was overtaken by a tropical storm.
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