 earthquake |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (geology) shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity | |
| Synonyms: | quake seism temblor | |
| Related terms: | geological_phenomenon shock seaquake tremor tremor | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a disturbance that is extremely disruptive | |
| Examples: | "selling the company caused an earthquake among the employees" |
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| Related terms: | disturbance | |
| Similar spelling: |
earthstar earth_wax |
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