tsunami

/suˈnæmi//suːˈnɑːmi//suˈnɑmi/

noun

  1. 1

    A very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption. Tsunami are usually a series of waves, or wave train.

  2. 2

    A large and generally unstoppable surge.

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