typhoon shelter

English

Etymology

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

Noun

typhoon shelter (plural typhoon shelters)

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