Definition of Earthqoake
Earth"quake` (?), 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.
Earthquake alarm, a bell signal constructed
to operate on the theory that a few seconds before the occurrence of
an earthquake the magnet temporarily loses its power.
Earth"quake`, a. Like, or
characteristic of, an earthquake; loud; startling.
The earthquake voice of victory.
Byron.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- A shaking of the earth, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults.
- A natural disaster.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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