shock wave
/ˈʃɒk weɪv/noun
उच्चारण शॉक वेव
आघात तरंग
Core word
noun
- 1
[C]
a movement of very high air pressure caused by an explosion, an earthquake or an aircraft travelling faster than sound
आघात तरंग
- The shock wave from the blast broke windows a kilometre away.
- Shock waves from the earthquake were felt in Delhi.
- 2
[C, usually plural]
a feeling of shock that spreads among people after a sudden, unpleasant event
(किसी घटना से फैला) सदमा, हलचल
- The minister's sudden resignation sent shock waves through the party.
- The news sent shock waves across the country.