earthquake

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for earthquake

earthquake 🔊 /ɚˈθkwejˌk/

earthquake : භූමිකම්පාව

earthquake : භූමී කම්පාව

earthquake : භූකම්පනය

earthquake : භූමි කම්පාව

earthquake definition

Noun. 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.

Adjective. Like, or characteristic of, an earthquake; loud; starling.