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单词 tidal wave
释义

tidal wave

noun

1
a
: an unusually high sea wave that is triggered especially by an earthquake
b
: an unusual rise of water alongshore due to strong winds
2
: something overwhelming especially in quantity or volume
a tidal wave of tourists

Example Sentences

a tidal wave of emotion
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Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Kids Definition

tidal wave

noun

1
: a very high sea wave that sometimes follows an earthquake
2
: an unusual rise of water along a shore due to strong winds

tidal wave

noun

as in tsunami

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • tsunami
  • surge
  • sea(s)
  • swell
  • surf
  • billow
  • ground swell
  • breaker
  • whitecap
  • curl
  • wavelet
  • roller
  • comber
  • riffle
  • ripple
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