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shockwave

/ˈʃɑˌkweɪv/ /ˈʃɒkweɪv/
noun
GeneralScience
  1. 1 şok dalgası countable

Definition (English)

A powerful wave of air pressure caused by an explosion or a fast-moving object.

Example Sentences

  1. The explosion sent a shockwave through the entire building.
    Patlama, tüm binaya bir şok dalgası gönderdi.
  2. The aircraft created a shockwave as it flew faster than sound.
    Uçak ses hızını aşarken bir şok dalgası oluşturdu.
Figurative
  1. 1 büyük sarsıntı, şok etkisi countable

Definition (English)

A sudden shock or surprise that affects many people.

Example Sentences

  1. The news sent a shockwave through the company.
    Haber şirkette büyük bir sarsıntı yarattı.
  2. The sudden price rise sent shockwaves through the market.
    Ani fiyat artışı piyasada şok etkisi yarattı.

Synonyms

blast wavepressure waveshock front

Collocations

send shockwaves throughshockwave propagationshockwave damage