Tidal Wave — definition

1. tidal wave (Noun)

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tidal wave (Noun) — An overwhelming manifestation of some emotion or phenomenon. ex. "a tidal wave of nausea" ex. "the flood of letters hit him with the force of a tidal wave" ex. "a tidal wave of crime"

tidal wave (Noun) — An unusual (and often destructive) rise of water along the seashore caused by a storm or a combination of wind and high tide.

tidal wave (Noun) — A wave resulting from the periodic flow of the tides that is caused by the gravitational attraction of the moon and sun.

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