tidal wave

Definition

A large and sudden rise and fall in the tide.

Example Sentences

• "The last tidal wave here killed twenty and left thousands homeless."
• "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."
• "As the doors opened, a tidal wave of people flooded into the room."

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