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Raretidal wave
The correct spelling is tidal wave.
How to pronounce tidal wave
noun
IPA: /ˈtaɪdəlweɪv/
Say it like: Tid-al -wav-e
The correct spelling is tidal wave. A large and sudden rise and fall in the tide. For example: "The last tidal wave here killed twenty and left thousands homeless."
Usage Examples
“The last tidal wave here killed twenty and left thousands homeless.”
“As the doors opened, a tidal wave of people flooded into the room.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A large and sudden rise and fall in the tide.
- 2.A large, sudden, and disastrous wave of water caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean; a tsunami. (See Usage notes below.)
- 3.A large, sudden inundation of water from the storm surge, or waves of that surge.
- 4.A sudden and powerful surge.
- 5.A crest of ocean water; a wave.
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