LEARNit Dictionary
tidal wave
noun
/ˈtaɪdl weɪv/
UK
/ˈtaɪdl weɪv/
US
1
a very large ocean wave that is caused by a storm or an earthquake, and that destroys things when it reaches the land
سونامی
compare
tsunami
2
a sudden increase in a particular feeling, activity or type of behaviour
افزایش ناگهانی, هجوم ناگهانی
a tidal wave of crime