Earthquake
Pronunciation : Earth"quake`
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Earth"quake`
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : Defn: Like, or characteristic of, an earthquake; loud; starling. The earthquake voice of victory. Byron.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913