Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the phrase
Tidal Wave.
Tidal Wave - as a noun
An overwhelming manifestation of some emotion or phenomenon
Example: "A tidal wave of nausea"
An unusual (and often destructive) rise of water along the seashore caused by a storm or a combination of wind and high tide
A wave resulting from the periodic flow of the tides that is caused by the gravitational attraction of the moon and sun
Example Sentences
"The tidal wave crashed onto the shore, washing away everything in its path."
"The surfer rode the massive tidal wave with skill and precision."
"The villagers fled to higher ground to escape the approaching tidal wave."
"The tidal wave caused widespread destruction and loss of life."
"From afar, the tidal wave looked like a towering wall of water."