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tsunamis

 

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Noun tsunami has 1 sense
  1. tidal wave, tsunami - a huge destructive wave (especially one caused by an earthquake)
    --1 is a kind of wave, moving ridge

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Tsunamis

Description:

Tsunamis are large ocean waves that are primarily caused by earthquakes beneath the ocean floor. These powerful waves can travel across entire ocean basins, reaching coastal areas with devastating consequences.

Noun:

A tsunami refers to a series of waves generated by an underwater seismic event, most commonly an earthquake. These waves can cause immense destruction when they reach the coast.

Example sentence: The coastal town was devastated by the force of the tsunami that struck without warning.

Verb:

In a figurative sense, "tsunamis" can be used as a verb to describe a sudden and overwhelming surge or rush of something.

Example sentence: Emotions tsunamied through her as she heard the unexpected news.

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