Uk English Meaning of earthquake

Earthquake

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Definitions and Meaning of earthquake in English

Wordnet

earthquake (n)

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

a disturbance that is extremely disruptive

Webster

earthquake (n.)

A shaking, trembling, or concussion of the earth, due to subterranean causes, often accompanied by a rumbling noise. The wave of shock sometimes traverses half a hemisphere, destroying cities and many thousand lives; -- called also earthdin, earthquave, and earthshock.

Webster

earthquake (a.)

Like, or characteristic of, an earthquake; loud; starling.

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Earthquake

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity, a disturbance that is extre

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earthpea => Peanut, earth-nut pea => peanut, earthnut pea => Peanut, earthnut => Peanut, earthman => Earthman,