(ש"ע) (ארה"ב) רעידת אדמה; זעזוע אדמה

n. (USA) earthquake; earth tremor, tremblor

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Noun
1. shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity
(synonym) earthquake, quake, seism
(hypernym) geological phenomenon
(hyponym) shock, seismic disturbance

nm. tremor, tremble, shake, quiver, shaking

(n.) = tremble ; trembling ; quiver ; tremor.
Ex: In all experimental embryos, neurological disorders such as trembles and loss of equilibrium were observed.
Ex: Then tears began to well in her eyes and the trembling of her breath showed that she was forcing back a lump in her throat.
Ex: It's a very intense throbbing pain that sends her body into quivers and shakes.
Ex: Tremors have many causes and can be inherited, be related to illnesses such as thyroid disease, or caused by fever, hypothermia, drugs or fear.
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* temblor de tierra = quake ; earth tremor ; earthquake tremor ; shake of earthquake.
* temblor secundario = aftershock.