tsunami

UK
/tsuːˈnɑːmi/
US
/tsuˈnɑːmi/

Übersetzungen

tsunamisubstantiv
tsunamis
Pl.
UK
/tsuːˈnɑːmi/
US
/tsuˈnɑːmi/
The tsunami caused widespread destruction along the coast.
Цунами вызвало широкомасштабные разрушения вдоль побережья.
Synonyme
tidal wave
seismic sea wave
ocean wave
tsunamiadjektiv
UK
/tsuːˈnɑːmi/
US
/tsuˈnɑmi/
Used attributively in combinations such as "tsunami warning" or "tsunami shelters".

Definitionen

tsunamisubstantiv
A long high sea wave caused by an earthquake, submarine landslide, or other disturbance.
The coastal town was devastated by a tsunami that followed the earthquake.
A sudden, overwhelming influx or arrival of something in great quantity.
The company faced a tsunami of complaints after the product recall.
tsunamiadjektiv
Relating to or designed for detecting, warning about, or withstanding a tsunami.
The coastal communities installed tsunami warning sirens.