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tidal wave
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Noun
  • a wave resulting from the periodic flow of the tides that is caused by the gravitational attraction of the moon and sun
  • an unusual (and often destructive) rise of water along the seashore caused by a storm or a combination of wind and high tide
  • an overwhelming manifestation of some emotion or phenomenon
    • a tidal wave of nausea
    • the flood of letters hit him with the force of a tidal wave
    • a tidal wave of crime
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