seiche

/seɪʃ/

Meanings

noun

A short-term standing wave oscillation of the water level in a lake, characteristic of its geometry

Examples :

"After the earthquake, the lake experienced a seiche, with the water level rocking back and forth like water in a bathtub. "

Related Words

bathtub noun

/ˈbæθtʊb/ /ˈbæθtʌb/

A large container for holding water in which a person may bathe (take a bath).

"After a long day at work, Sarah relaxed in the bathtub. "

after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

standing verb

/ˈstændɪŋ/

(heading) To position or be positioned physically.

"The teacher stood and pointed to the map, standing in front of the class. "

geometry noun

/dʒiːˈɒmɪtɹi/ /dʒiˈɑmətɹi/

The branch of mathematics dealing with spatial relationships.

"My son is learning about geometry in his math class, studying how shapes relate to each other in space. "

characteristic noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"The characteristic smell of freshly baked bread always reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen. "

short noun

/ʃoːt/ /ʃɔːt/ /ʃɔɹt/

A short circuit.

"The faulty electrical wiring caused a short circuit, plunging the whole house into darkness. "

rocking verb

/ˈrɑkɪŋ/

To move gently back and forth.

"Rock the baby to sleep."

oscillation noun

/ˌɒsɪˈleɪʃən/ /ˌɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/

The act of oscillating or the state of being oscillated

"The gentle oscillation of the fan blades cooled the room. "

earthquake noun

/ˈɜːθkweɪk/ /ˈɝθkweɪk/

A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults.

"The earthquake shook the school building during recess, causing some minor damage. "

water noun

/ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ [woːʔɐ] [ˈwaːʈər] /ˈwoːtɘ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/

A substance (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid form is ice and its gaseous form is steam.

"By the action of electricity, the water was resolved into its two parts, oxygen and hydrogen."

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "

level noun

/ˈlɛv.əl/

A tool for finding whether a surface is level, or for creating a horizontal or vertical line of reference.

"Hand me the level so I can tell if this is correctly installed."