foreshock
foreshock · foreshocks
A small earth tremor which precedes the mainshock in an earthquake sequenceA small earth tremor which precedes the mainshock in an earthquake sequence.
Meaning
2 sensesA small earth tremor which precedes the mainshock in an earthquake sequence.
a tremor preceding an earthquake
(figuratively)Any shock or disturbance that precedes an event
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From fore- + shock.From fore- + shock.
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Forms
plural: foreshocks| Singular | foreshock |
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