TIDAL WAVE
\tˈa͡ɪdə͡l wˈe͡ɪv], \tˈaɪdəl wˈeɪv], \t_ˈaɪ_d_əl w_ˈeɪ_v]\
Definitions of TIDAL WAVE
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a huge destructive wave (especially one caused by an earthquake)
By Princeton University
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a huge destructive wave (especially one caused by an earthquake)
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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the term applied to the unprecedented success of the Democratic party in elections, State and Congressional, from 1872 to 1876. This was due to the corruption of the Republican administration. The tidal wave resulted in the contested election of 1876-77.
By John Franklin Jameson
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