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tsunami

UK
/tsuːˈnɑːmi/
US
/tsuˈnɑːmi/

Translations

tsunaminoun
tsunamis
pl
UK
/tsuːˈnɑːmi/
US
/tsuˈnɑːmi/
The coastal town was devastated by a tsunami that followed the earthquake.
La ville côtière a été dévastée par un tsunami qui a suivi le tremblement de terre.
Additional translations
tsunamiEmploi figuré, par extension.
Synonyms
seismic sea wave
ocean wave
tidal wave
tsunamiadjective
UK
/tsuːˈnɑːmi/
US
/tsuˈnɑmi/
Used attributively in combinations such as "tsunami warning" or "tsunami shelters".
Additional translations
tsunamiEmprunt invariable, surtout en contexte technique ou dans des composés terminologiques.
Synonyms
tsunamigenic
tsunamic
seismic
tidal
wave-induced
oceanic
catastrophic
devastating
disastrous
destructive

Definitions

tsunaminoun
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.
tsunamiadjective
Relating to or designed for detecting, warning about, or withstanding a tsunami.
The coastal communities installed tsunami warning sirens.
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