palpitation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (medicine) a rapid and irregular heart beat | |
| Related terms: | symptom palpitate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a shaky motion | |
| Synonyms: | trembling shakiness tremor quiver quivering vibration shaking | |
| Examples: | "the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe" |
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| Related terms: | motion tremolo tremor tremble quiver tremble | |
| Similar spelling: |
palpitating palpitate palpitant palpation |
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