hurricane lamp
nounDefinition 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