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earthquake

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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.

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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

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