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earthquake

noun

/ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/

Meaning

A sudden and violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.

a sudden violent shaking of the ground caused by movements within the earth's crust

A powerful earthquake struck Japan last night.

The earthquake damaged many buildings in the city.

tremor, seismic activity, shockwave, quake

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tremor, seismic activity, shockwave

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tremor, quake, seismic activity

stability, stillness, motionlessness

Entry 1

stability, stillness, motionlessness

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stability, stillness

major earthquake, earthquake zone, earthquake damage

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources

The act of acquiring or obtaining something, especially skills, knowledge, or assets.

a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial

A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the suffe...

A specially equipped vehicle used to transport sick or injured people to the hospital.

the quality of being committed to a task or purpose