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tidal wave


tidal wave

noun

Definition of TIDAL WAVE

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

  1. a tidal wave of emotion

First Known Use of TIDAL WAVE

1851

Rhymes with TIDAL WAVE

alpha wave, architrave, autoclave, beta wave, biconcave, delta wave, finger wave, microwave, pressure wave, standing wave, transverse wave

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