Associations to the word «Epicentre»

Wiktionary

EPICENTRE, noun. (seismology) The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake.
EPICENTRE, noun. (military) The point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion.
EPICENTRE, noun. (figuratively) The focal point of any activity, especially if dangerous or destructive.

Dictionary definition

EPICENTRE, noun. The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.

Wise words

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