'Earthquake' definitions:

Definition of 'earthquake'

(from WordNet)
noun
Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity [syn: earthquake, quake, temblor, seism]
noun
A disturbance that is extremely disruptive; "selling the company caused an earthquake among the employees"

Definition of 'Earthquake'

From: GCIDE
  • Earthquake \Earth"quake`\, n. 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. [1913 Webster]
  • Earthquake alarm, a bell signal constructed to operate on the theory that a few seconds before the occurrence of an earthquake the magnet temporarily loses its power. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Earthquake'

From: GCIDE
  • Earthquake \Earth"quake`\, a. Like, or characteristic of, an earthquake; loud; startling. [1913 Webster]
  • The earthquake voice of victory. --Byron. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'earthquake'

From: Easton
  • Earthquake mentioned among the extraordinary phenomena of Palestine (Ps. 18:7; comp. Hab. 3:6; Nah. 1:5; Isa. 5:25).
  • The first earthquake in Palestine of which we have any record happened in the reign of Ahab (1 Kings 19:11, 12). Another took place in the days of Uzziah, King of Judah (Zech. 14:5). The most memorable earthquake taking place in New Testament times happened at the crucifixion of our Lord (Matt. 27:54). An earthquake at Philippi shook the prison in which Paul and Silas were imprisoned (Act 16:26).
  • It is used figuratively as a token of the presence of the Lord (Judg. 5:4; 2 Sam. 22:8; Ps. 77:18; 97:4; 104:32).

Synonyms of 'earthquake'

From: Moby Thesaurus

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