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цуна́ми — meaning in English

tsunami

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English meaning

  • tsunami noun A huge, destructive sea wave usually caused by an underwater earthquake or eruption.

Senses

цуна́ми is used for these senses in English:

  • tidal wave (proscribed) A large, sudden, and disastrous wave of water caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean; a tsunami. (See Usage notes below.)
  • tsunami A very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption; often a series of waves (a wave train).

tsunami — full definition

  1. noun A huge, destructive sea wave usually caused by an underwater earthquake or eruption.
  2. noun A sudden, overwhelming surge of something.
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