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tsunami

/tsuːˈnɑːmi/

/tsuˈnɑːmi/

Translations

tsunaminoun

tsunamis

/tsuːˈnɑːmi/

/tsuˈnɑːmi/

The tsunami caused widespread destruction along the coast.

Цунами вызвало широкомасштабные разрушения вдоль побережья.

Synonyms

tidal wave

seismic sea wave

ocean wave

tsunamiadjective

/tsuːˈnɑːmi/

/tsuˈnɑmi/

Used attributively in combinations such as "tsunami warning" or "tsunami shelters".

Synonyms

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.