Definitions

1. noun

A tropical cyclone that has weakened below hurricane intensity and is no longer a hurricane but still has gale-force winds.

“The cyclane was downgraded to a tropical storm by the evening, but its strong winds still caused significant damage.”

2. noun

A type of storm that is not as intense as a hurricane but still has strong winds.

“The cyclane that hit our coast last week caused power outages and property damage.”