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How to pronounce tremor
IPA transcription: [t'ɹɛmɚ]
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Noun
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an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
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a small earthquake
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shaking or trembling (usually resulting from weakness or stress or disease)
Verb
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shake with seismic vibrations
“The earth was quaking”
Usage examples
- These tremors were discovered using deep borehole seismometers that avoid surface noise.
- This time, the tremors left a large crack in the east bell tower.
- It was the solo project of The Olivia Tremor Control's Bill Doss.
- He was known for "vague 'startings' and 'paroxysms'", along with experiencing tremors.
- Further tremors and explosions occurred during February.
- Cerebellar hypoplasia causes jerky movements, tremors and generally uncoordinated motion.
- The physical signs that can cause fear of being judged include sweating and tremors.
- That evening, tremors cause a gas leak at Diane's apartment complex.