earthquakes

earth-quakes · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of earthquake; multiple occurrences of sudden, violent ground shaking.

  2. 2.

    (Figurative) Multiple major upheavals or disruptions.

Related words

See also: earthquake, seismic, tremor
Synonyms: quakes, seisms, tremors

Etymology

A compound word from Old English eorþe meaning "earth" and Middle English quake meaning "to shake," with the plural suffix -s.