Tsunami

noun

/suˈnæmi/

Word Frequency: 0.6

Definitions

1.nounA very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption. Tsunami are usually a series of waves, or wave train.

2.nounA large and generally unstoppable surge.

Synonyms

seismic sea wave tidal wave landslide tide flood tidal earthquake deluge spate aftermath wave extension

Rhymes With

balmy mommy pommy palmy pastrami calmy squamae bombie

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