Shockwave
noun
A large, powerful wave of air that is produced by an explosion or a sudden event.
The explosion generated a shockwave that shattered windows miles away.
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Neutral
shockwave therapy, sound shockwave, supersonic shockwave
noun
A wave produced by a sudden change in pressure, often used in medical and physical contexts.
Shockwave therapy can be effective for treating certain types of pain.
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Formal
shockwave treatment, acoustic shockwave, therapeutic shockwave
noun
A large, powerful wave of air that is produced by an explosion or a sudden event.
The explosion generated a shockwave that shattered windows miles away.
Usage tips
Neutral
shockwave therapy, sound shockwave, supersonic shockwave
noun
A wave produced by a sudden change in pressure, often used in medical and physical contexts.
Shockwave therapy can be effective for treating certain types of pain.
Usage tips
Formal
shockwave treatment, acoustic shockwave, therapeutic shockwave
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Technical usage
Used mostly in scientific and technical contexts.
Military applications often cite shockwaves in various explosive scenarios.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical impact
Describes sudden societal or emotional changes.
The shockwave from the announcement shifted public opinion dramatically.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial usage
Can describe any rapid, widespread impact.
The new policy sent ripples through the community, creating a shockwave of responses.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical usage
Used mostly in scientific and technical contexts.
Military applications often cite shockwaves in various explosive scenarios.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical impact
Describes sudden societal or emotional changes.
The shockwave from the announcement shifted public opinion dramatically.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial usage
Can describe any rapid, widespread impact.
The new policy sent ripples through the community, creating a shockwave of responses.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical usage
Used mostly in scientific and technical contexts.
Military applications often cite shockwaves in various explosive scenarios.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical impact
Describes sudden societal or emotional changes.
The shockwave from the announcement shifted public opinion dramatically.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial usage
Can describe any rapid, widespread impact.
The new policy sent ripples through the community, creating a shockwave of responses.
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