(planetary geology) Such a quake specifically occurring on the planet Earth, as opposed to other celestial bodies.
A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults.
verb
(intransitive) To undergo an earthquake.
earthquaked
earthquaked
verb
simple past tense and past participle of earthquake
earthquaken
earthquakes
earthquakes
noun
plural of earthquake
earthquaking
earthquaking
verb
present participle of earthquake
heartquake
heartquake
noun
Trembling of the heart; trepidation; fear.
preearthquake
quackster
quackster
noun
(rare) A quack or charlatan.
quadrantlike
quadrantlike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a quadrant.
quakerization
quakerization
Noun
conversion to the Quaker religion
quakerlet
quakerstreet
quakertown
quarterback
quarterback
noun
(American football, Canadian football) An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.
(American football, historical) An offensive back who receives the snap (hike) and then blocks the defense from crossing the line of scrimmage; a blocking back.
(rugby football, historical) A position just behind the forwards, or one who plays this position.
verb
(American football) To play the position of quarterback.
(by extension) To lead a team or group; to be primarily responsible for some group project or activity.
quarterbacked
quarterbacked
verb
simple past tense and past participle of quarterback
quarterbacking
quarterbacking
noun
(American football) The act of playing as a quarterback
(US) The action of making criticisms after the event
verb
present participle of quarterback
quarterbacks
quarterbacks
noun
plural of quarterback
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of quarterback
quarterdeck
quarterdeck
noun
(nautical) The aft part of the upper deck of a ship; normally reserved for officers
quarterdeckish
quarterdecks
quarterdecks
noun
plural of quarterdeck
quartermasterlike
quickhearted
quickthorn
quickthorn
noun
The may-tree, any species of Crataegus or the species Crataegus monogyna.
quickwater
quickwater
noun
(canoeing) Water with limited currents or rapids, less turbulent than white water.
quirkiest
quirkiest
adj
superlative form of quirky: most quirky
starquake
starquake
noun
(astronomy) A violent tremor or quake that occurs on or near the surface of a star, especially a collapsed star.
thackerayesque
turquoiselike
turquoiselike
adj
Similar to or resembling turquoise.
waterquake
waterquake
noun
An earthquake that happens underwater, usually in an ocean or lake.