tsunami wall

English

Etymology 1

tsunami +‎ wall

Noun

tsunami wall (plural tsunami walls)

1. a protective barrier that is used to protect against and impede the travel of a tsunami wave

Synonyms

• tsunami barrier

Coordinate terms

• snow fence
• avalanche fence
• avalanche shed
• avalanche wall

See also

• seawall
• harbour wall
• tidal barrier

Etymology 2

tsunami +‎ wall from the curved, wave-like, nature of the wall's front and reverse sides, and the water hazard at the end of the obstacle

Noun

tsunami wall (plural tsunami walls)

1. a type of wall obstacle in obstacle course racing with a curved bottom that is used as a ramp to run up, similar to a half-pipe, with a reverse side that is also similar to a half-pipe where you slide down, and ending in a pool to splash to a stop

See also

• ladder wall
• rope wall
• warped wall