What does "shockwave" mean?

Alternative spelling of shock wave.

What is a synonym for "shockwave"?

Common synonyms include: air speed, amplitude, blast wave, crest, diffraction, frequency.

Shockwave

noun

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Noun

1
Alternative spelling of shock wave. alt-of, alternative
"Sergio Aguero added a third and, even though Darren Fletcher pulled a goal back, this only proved the signal for a late surge by City that brought three more goals and a result that will have sent shockwaves through the Premier League."

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air speed amplitude blast wave crest diffraction frequency

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"Sergio Aguero added a third and, even though Darren Fletcher pulled a goal back, this only proved the signal for a late surge by City that brought three more goals and a result that will have sent shockwaves through the Premier League."

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