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tidal wave

noun

: a very high, large wave in the ocean that is often caused by strong winds or an earthquake

: a very large amount of something

Full Definition of TIDAL WAVE

: something overwhelming especially in quantity or volume <a tidal wave of tourists>

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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noun

: a very high sea wave that sometimes follows an earthquake

: an unusual rise of water along a shore due to strong winds

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