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 earthquake earthquake /ˈɝːθˌkweɪk/

noun

  1. () Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity  ( seism , temblor , quake , earthquake )
    shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
     The earthquake caused widespread destruction in the city
    The earthquake caused widespread destruction in the city
  2. A disturbance that is extremely disruptive  ( earthquake )
    a disturbance that is extremely disruptive
     Selling the company caused an earthquake among the employees
    selling the company caused an earthquake among the employees