Tidal wave
Tidal wave noun - An unusual (and often destructive) rise of water along the seashore caused by a storm or a combination of wind and high tide.
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Synonyms for Tidal wave
Wave and tidal wave are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wave" instead a noun phrase "Tidal wave".
Wave
Wave noun - A moving ridge on the surface of water.
Usage example: the toddler was almost knocked down by the waves created by the speedboat
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