tidal wave, n.
a wave resulting from the periodic flow of the tides that is caused by the gravitational attraction of the moon and sun
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an unusual (and often destructive) rise of water along the seashore caused by a storm or a combination of wind and high tide
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an overwhelming manifestation of some emotion or phenomenon
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"a tidal wave of nausea""the flood of letters hit him with the force of a tidal wave"
"a tidal wave of crime"
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