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EARTHQUAKES

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Earthquakes.

Earthquakes - as a noun

Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quake18seism7temblor11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
geological phenomenon
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A disturbance that is extremely disruptive

Example: "Selling the company caused an earthquake among the employees"

Example Sentences

"Many people fear the occurrence of earthquakes in their region."
"Scientists use seismographs to measure the intensity of earthquakes."
"The devastating earthquakes in Japan resulted in numerous casualties."
"The Richter scale is used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes."
"Some regions are more prone to earthquakes due to tectonic activity."
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Word Game Points

Is EARTHQUAKES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, earthquakes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EARTHQUAKES has a SCRABBLE points total of 27.

Is EARTHQUAKES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, earthquakes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EARTHQUAKES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.

Is EARTHQUAKES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, earthquakes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EARTHQUAKES has a WORDFEUD points total of 28.

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