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tidal wave

English

  1. 🔊 a wave resulting from the periodic flow of the tides that is caused by the gravitational attraction of the moon and sun
  2. 🔊 an unusual (and often destructive) rise of water along the seashore caused by a storm or a combination of wind and high tide
  3. 🔊 an overwhelming manifestation of some emotion or phenomenon
    “a tidal wave of nausea”

Spanish

  1. 🔊 aluvión tidal wave, avalanche, barrage (incredibly large amount)

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