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earthquake definition and meaning

n. A shaking, trembling, or concussion of the earth, due to subterranean causes, often accompanied by a rumbling noise. The wave of shock sometimes traverses half a hemisphere, destroying cities and many thousand lives; -- called also earthdin, earthquave, and earthshock.
a. Like, or characteristic of, an earthquake; loud; starling.

Crossword clues for earthquake

- Act of God
- Large tremor
- Seismic disturbance
- Tremor
- Violent tremor