every tenth wave was formerly held to be larger than the nine preceding waves; hence allusively. (Cf. decuman, adj. 1.)
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > manner of action > violent action or operation > [noun] > bursting violently from rest or restraint > instance of > violent surge of something (9) tenth wave1585 every tenth wave was formerly held to be larger than the nine preceding waves; hence allusively. (Cf. decuman, adj. 1.) billow1667 transferred. A great wave of flame, air, sound; a body of men sweeping onward, etc. torrent1781 transferred. A forcible stream or rushing body (of various physical things, as lava, loose stones, wind, light); also, a violent downpour of rain. Subcategories:— specifically of words or feeling (6) |
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