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earthquake
earthquake
/ˈɝːθˌkweɪk/
noun
(
)
Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
(
seism
,
temblor
,
quake
,
earthquake
)
shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
The earthquake caused widespread destruction in the city
The earthquake caused widespread destruction in the city
A disturbance that is extremely disruptive
(
earthquake
)
a disturbance that is extremely disruptive
Selling the company caused an earthquake among the employees
selling the company caused an earthquake among the employees
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