Ground Swell (Noun)
Meaning 1
A broad and deep undulation of the ocean.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The boat surfed down the enormous ground swell, narrowly avoiding a crash against the rocky shore.
- A deep ground swell formed in the open waters of the Pacific Ocean as the storm system began to move in.
- Expert surfers know to wait for the largest ground swells during the peak of the storm season for the most exhilarating ride.
- Aboard the ship, crew members tried to steady their balance against the violent rolling motion caused by the immense ground swell.
- As the ocean currents shifted, the once-calm waters began to exhibit signs of an approaching massive ground swell.
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Meaning 2
An obvious change of public opinion or political sentiment that occurs without leadership or overt expression; "there was a ground swell of antiwar sentiment".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- A ground swell of public dissatisfaction led to the ousting of several long-serving politicians in the recent election.
- The ground swell of support for the environmental movement has been evident in the increased number of participants at the annual rally.
- There was a ground swell of resentment against the new policy among low-income families, but it was not openly expressed.
- A ground swell of discontent with the current administration has fueled speculation about a possible no-confidence vote.
- The ground swell of opposition to the proposed development was strong enough to force the city council to reconsider their decision.