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Term: Earthquakes

Definition:

An earthquake is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, often caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

A natural phenomenon resulting from the release of accumulated energy in the Earth's crust.

Sample Sentence: The recent earthquake in California caused significant damage to several buildings.

Sense 2:

A measuring instrument used to detect and measure the intensity of seismic waves.

Sample Sentence: The seismograph recorded the earthquake's magnitude at 6.4 on the Richter scale.

Sense 3:

A metaphorical term representing a significant or dramatic event or change.

Sample Sentence: The sudden announcement of the merger sent shockwaves through the business world like an earthquake.

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