tidal wave

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Synonyms: tidal waves, tide wave

Antonyms: tidal waves, tide wave

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Noun

1. A large and [[sudden]] rise and fall in the [[tide]].
2. {{lb|en|proscribed}} A large, sudden, and disastrous wave of water caused by a [[tremendous]] [[disturbance]] in the ocean; a [[tsunami]]. (See [[#Usage notes|Usage notes]] below.)
3. {{lb|en|proscribed}} A large, sudden inundation of water from the [[storm surge]], or waves of that surge; a sudden surge of river water.
4. {{lb|en|figuratively}} A sudden and powerful [[surge]].
5. {{lb|en|archaic}} A [[crest]] of ocean water; a [[wave]].
6. {{lb|en|oceanography}} A crest of ocean water resulting from [[tidal force]]s.

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