Syn: world-shaking, world-shattering(predicate), world shattering(predicate). [WordNet 1.5]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
earth-shaking — /ˈɜθ ʃeɪkɪŋ/ (say erth shayking) adjective of the greatest importance; tending to cause great upheaval. Also, earth shattering …
earth — earth1 [ ɜrθ ] noun *** 1. ) Earth or earth singular or uncount the planet on which we live: the planet Earth the Earth: The Moon goes around the Earth. the Earth s surface on Earth: They studied life on Earth in all its forms. a ) on/from the… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
earth — I UK [ɜː(r)θ] / US [ɜrθ] noun Word forms earth : singular earth plural earths *** 1) Earth or earth [singular/uncountable] the planet on which we live the planet Earth the Earth: The Moon goes round the Earth. the Earth s surface on Earth: They… … English dictionary
earth|quake — «URTH KWAYK», noun. a shaking or sliding of the ground. It is caused by the sudden movement of masses of rock along a fault or by changes in the size and shape of masses of rock far beneath the earth s surface. Earthquakes are often associated… … Useful english dictionary
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earth·quake — /ˈɚθˌkweık/ noun, pl quakes : a shaking of a part of the earth s surface that often causes great damage [count] a devastating earthquake [noncount] a building destroyed by earthquake called also quake … Useful english dictionary
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