tidal wave

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈtaɪdəlweɪv/

Noun

proscribed figuratively archaic

A large and sudden rise and fall in the tide. / (proscribed) A large, sudden, and disastrous wave of water caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean; a tsunami. (See Usage notes below.)

Japanese Meaning

大きく急激な潮位の上昇や下降を指す。 / 大きく急激で破壊的な海水の波、特に海底の大きな変動によって引き起こされる津波。

What is this buttons?

When the storm hit, a sudden tidal wave flooded the harbor and stranded dozens of boats.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

嵐が襲ったとき、潮位の大きな突発的な上昇と下降が港を浸水させ、何十隻もの船が立ち往生しました。

Details

Sense（1）

A large and sudden rise and fall in the tide.

Sense（2）

The last tidal wave here killed twenty and left thousands homeless.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

Details

Sense（3）

During the day conditions worsened quickly—for example, a 2-6-0 on the Uckfield line suddenly encountered flood water high enough to enter its ashpan and extinguish its fire—until lock gates up-river at Barcombe gave way and a tidal wave rolled down the valley meeting head-on a spring tide rolling up from the coast.

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