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tidal wave
–noun
| 1. | (not in technical use) a large, destructive ocean wave, produced by a seaquake, hurricane, or strong wind. Compare tsunami. |
| 2. | either of the two great wavelike swellings of the ocean surface that move around the earth on opposite sides and give rise to tide, caused by the attraction of the moon and sun. |
| 3. | any widespread or powerful movement, opinion, or tendency: a tidal wave of public indignation. |
Origin:
1820–30
1820–30
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tidal wave
Our Living Language : The term tidal wave is used in everyday speech to refer to a gigantic and enormously destructive wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption—what scientists would properly call a tsunami. When scientists use the word tidal wave, they normally are referring to an unusually large wave or bulge of water that sometimes occurs around a high tide. These tidal waves are certainly big and powerful, but they are tiny in comparison with tsunamis. |
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Language Translation for : tidal wave
Spanish:
maremoto,
German:
die Flutwelle,
Japanese:
津波
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