The meaning of Tremor

noun

A smaller earthquake following the main shock of a large earthquake.

Usage examples:

These maps graphically illustrate the change in earthquake probability during aftershock and possib…

noun

A sudden, violent, irregular movement of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy, the presence of certain toxins or other agents in the blood, or fever in children.

Usage examples:

Toxic side effects like convulsions

noun

A shaking movement of the body that cannot be controlled, often caused by illness

Usage examples:

The syndrome brought on convulsions.

noun

A sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action.

Usage examples:

When it came to measuring these big earthquakes, the richter scale fell short.

noun

A sudden, violent movement of the earth’s surface, often causing damage and sometimes deaths

noun

A mild tremor preceding the violent shaking movement of an earthquake.

Usage examples:

A foreshock had been reported before the 1966 earthquake

verb

(especially of something mechanical) shake and vibrate rapidly and with force.

Usage examples:

The steering wheel juddered in his hand

noun

An instance of rapid and forceful shaking and vibration.

Usage examples:

The car gave a judder

verb

(especially of a vehicle) to shake violently

Usage examples:

The train juddered to a halt., the car gave a sudden judder, then stopped dead., you can feel the b…

verb

(especially of something mechanical) shake and vibrate rapidly and with force.

Usage examples:

The steering wheel juddered in his hand

noun

An instance of rapid and forceful shaking and vibration.

Usage examples:

The car gave a judder

verb

Present participle of judder

Usage examples:

The train juddered to a halt.

verb

(especially of the earth) shake or tremble.

Usage examples:

The rumbling vibrations set the whole valley quaking

noun

An earthquake.

Usage examples:

A big quake east of the rocky mountains

verb

To shake, esp. because you are frightened

Usage examples:

He quaked with fear at the thought.

verb

(of a person's voice) shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.

Usage examples:

His voice quavered with rage

noun

A shake or tremble in a person's voice.

Usage examples:

It was impossible to hide the slight quaver in her voice

verb

(of a person’s voice) to sound nervous, esp. because of emotion

Usage examples:

Her voice quavered for a moment before she gained control.

verb

(of a person's voice) shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.

Usage examples:

His voice quavered with rage

noun

A shake or tremble in a person's voice.

Usage examples:

It was impossible to hide the slight quaver in her voice

noun

A note having the time value of an eighth of a semibreve or half a crotchet, represented by a large dot with a hooked stem.

Usage examples:

Furthermore, a comparison of the way in which crotchets and quavers are notated makes it likely tha…

verb

Tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion.

Usage examples:

The tree's branches stopped quivering

noun

A slight trembling movement or sound, especially one caused by a sudden strong emotion.

Usage examples:

She couldn't help the quiver in her voice

noun

An archer's portable case for holding arrows.

Usage examples:

He also had a framed backpack, a utility belt containing tools, a quiver containing 14 arrows, a fl…

adjective

Trembling or shaking with a slight rapid motion.

Usage examples:

A man with a quivering voice

noun

The action of trembling or shaking with a slight rapid motion.

Usage examples:

To minimize her quivering, she pressed her chin against her chest

verb

Tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion.

Usage examples:

The tree's branches stopped quivering

verb

(of a structure or area of land) tremble or vibrate.

Usage examples:

Buildings shook in sacramento and tremors were felt in reno

noun

An act of shaking.

Usage examples:

She gave her red curls a shake

verb

Move or cause to move back and forth

noun

Small uncontrolled movements caused by someone being weak, ill, nervous, etc.

Usage examples:

The shakiness in his hands means he needs extra time to get dressed., her voice was a little too lo…

verb

(of a structure or area of land) tremble or vibrate.

Usage examples:

Buildings shook in sacramento and tremors were felt in reno

noun

An act of shaking.

Usage examples:

She gave her red curls a shake

noun

A fit of trembling or shivering.

Usage examples:

I wouldn't go in there, it gives me the shakes

noun

A sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience.

Usage examples:

It was a shock to face such hostile attitudes

verb

Short for shock absorber.

verb

Arrange (sheaves of grain) in a shock.

Usage examples:

The grain is shocked in the field after it is cut

noun

A habitual spasmodic contraction of the muscles, most often in the face.

Usage examples:

In contrast, complex motor tics usually involve more muscle groups.

noun

A sudden, small, uncontrollable movement, esp. of the face

Usage examples:

He developed a tic when he was nervous.

noun

Abbreviation for true interest cost

verb

(of a person or part of the body) shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.

Usage examples:

Isobel was trembling with excitement

noun

(of a person, a part of the body, or the voice) shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.

Usage examples:

Isobel was trembling with excitement

adjective

Shaking or quivering, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.

Usage examples:

She passed the letter with a trembling hand to henry

noun

The action or fact of shaking or quivering, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.

Usage examples:

The disease is a degenerative disorder that causes trembling of the hands, arms, or legs

verb

(of a person, a part of the body, or the voice) shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.

Usage examples:

Isobel was trembling with excitement

noun

An earth tremor.

Usage examples:

The tremblor on saturday could be felt in cities in sumatra such as padang, padang sidempuan, sibol…

verb

Give or cause to give a short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement.

Usage examples:

Her lips twitched and her eyelids fluttered

noun

A short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement.

Usage examples:

His mouth gave a slight twitch

verb

To make a short and sudden movement, or to cause part of your body to move suddenly

Usage examples:

[ i ] she saw his mouth twitch into a little smile that disappeared almost at once., she signalled …

verb

Give or cause to give a short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement.

Usage examples:

Her lips twitched and her eyelids fluttered

noun

A short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement.

Usage examples:

His mouth gave a slight twitch

noun

A small noose attached to a stick, which may be twisted around the upper lip or the ear of a horse to subdue it during veterinary procedures.

Usage examples:

Others have resorted to twitches, blindfolds and tying up a front leg.

noun

An instance of vibrating.

Usage examples:

Powerful vibrations from an earthquake

noun

Continuous quick, slight shaking movement

Usage examples:

Vibrations were felt hundreds of miles from the centre of the earthquake., aircraft manufacturers w…