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tidal wave []

szökőár [sˈøkøːaːr]

hyökyaalto [hˈyøkyˌaːlto]

n A large and sudden rise and fall in the tide.

n (proscribed) A large, sudden, and disastrous wave of water caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean; a tsunami. (See #Usage notes|Usage notes below.)

n (figuratively) A sudden and powerful surge.

n (archaic) A crest of ocean water; a wave.

n (context|oceanography) A crest of ocean water resulting from tidal forces.