earthquake

Speech parts

1. earthquake - Noun

2. earthquake - Adjective

3. earthquake - Verb

Meaning

A shaking, trembling, or concussion of the earth, due to subterranean causes, often accompanied by a rumbling noise. The wave of shock sometimes traverses half a hemisphere, destroying cities and many thousand lives; -- called also earthdin, earthquave, and earthshock.

Like, or characteristic of, an earthquake; loud; starling.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

quake temblor tremor seism jolt shock convulsion earth tremor seismic disturbance tremblor hurricane quaker starling seismological movement
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Antonyms

result still solution resolution finding interpretation
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Hypernyms

disruption disturbance commotion flutter to-do hurly-burly

Hyponyms

shock tremor seaquake earth tremor microseism seismic disturbance

Phrases with the word

earthquake-proof earthquake-resistant earthquake shock measure of an earthquake's magnitude quantitative measure of an earthquake earthquake magnitude scale

Anagrams

heartquake

Examples

selling the company caused an earthquake among the employees Source: Internet

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake a day earlier collapsed five homes in the southwest coastal town of Guánica and heavily damaged dozens of others. Source: Internet

1989: Will the "Thrill", World Series and the earthquake main Although the team used fifteen different starting pitchers in the regular season, the 1989 Giants won the National League pennant. Source: Internet

Aerial view of Dwarpaleswor School in Kavre that was completely destroyed in the 2015 earthquake and rebuilt using a seismic resistant rammed earth design. Source: Internet

According to Farina, the town’s population decreased dramatically after an earthquake in 1980, which caused severe damage to Teora, as well as nearby Lioni, and has never fully recovered. Source: Internet

According to Telcordia Technologies Generic Requirements document GR-63-CORE, during an earthquake, telecommunications equipment is subjected to motions that can over-stress equipment framework, circuit boards, and connectors. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

earthpig earthpond Earthport earthquake baroque earthquake blaze earthquake bomb