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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Shock Wave.
Shock Wave - as a noun
A region of high pressure travelling through a gas at a high velocity
Example: "The explosion created a shock wave"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blast waveHypernyms (Closely Related)
undulationwaveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The bomb exploded, releasing a powerful shock wave that shattered nearby windows."
"The earthquake generated a massive shock wave that traveled through the ground."
"The supersonic plane created a double shock wave as it broke the sound barrier."
"The impact of the collision produced a shock wave that rippled through the entire car."
"Scientists study the properties and behavior of shock waves in order to better understand their effects."