typhoon shelter
"Typhoon shelter" can refer to both a nautical refuge for boats during storms and a style of cooking that originated in Hong Kong.
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Definition
B2Nautical
(technical)A designated area, often in a harbor, where boats can safely anchor during severe storms.
Example
- The fishermen took their boats to the typhoon shelter as the storm approached.
C1Cooking
(culinary, informal)A Hong Kong-style seafood dish characterized by deep-frying with garlic, ginger, scallions, chili, and black bean.
Example
- We ordered the typhoon shelter crab, which was spicy and full of flavor.
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