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tidal wave definition

tidal wave

  1. a tsunami or a similar wave caused by strong winds and not actually related to the tides
  2. ☆ any great or widespread movement, expression of prevalent feeling, etc.

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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