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EARTHQUAKE

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Earthquake.

How to pronounce earthquake:

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Earthquake - as a noun

Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quakeseismtemblor
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
geological phenomenon
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A disturbance that is extremely disruptive

Example: "Selling the company caused an earthquake among the employees"

Example Sentences

"The earthquake shook the entire city."
"The magnitude of the earthquake was 6.5."
"The earthquake caused massive destruction to buildings and infrastructure."
"Many people were injured in the earthquake."
"After the earthquake, the government declared a state of emergency."
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Word Game Points

Is EARTHQUAKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, earthquake is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EARTHQUAKE has a SCRABBLE points total of 26.

Is EARTHQUAKE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, earthquake is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EARTHQUAKE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.

Is EARTHQUAKE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, earthquake is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EARTHQUAKE has a WORDFEUD points total of 27.

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