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| 1. | [ noun ] (geology) shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity | |
| Synonyms: | earthquake seism temblor | |
| Related terms: | geological_phenomenon shock seaquake tremor tremor | |
| 2. | [ verb ] shake with fast, tremulous movements | |
| Synonyms: | quiver palpitate | |
| Examples: | "His nostrils palpitated" |
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| Related terms: | tremble shaking | |
| 3. | [ verb ] shake with seismic vibrations, as of planets | |
| Synonyms: | tremor | |
| Examples: | "The earth was quaking" |
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| Related terms: | shake earthquake | |
| Similar spelling: |
Quick quack queasy quiesce Quiche Quechua quagga |
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