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US
/vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/
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[ UK /vaɪbɹˈeɪʃən/ ]
[ UK /vaɪbɹˈeɪʃən/ ]
NOUN
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a shaky motion
the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe - (physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean
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a distinctive emotional aura experienced instinctively
it gave me a nostalgic vibe
that place gave me bad vibrations - the act of vibrating
How To Use vibration In A Sentence
- When things are going on that have a strong vibration -- what foreign correspondents love to call a "repercussion" -- they cause a good deal of mind-quaking. Mince Pie
- Vibrations from instruments such as the talking drum or the didgeridoo, or even from foot-stomping dances, may have spoken volumes to distant, unshod listeners.
- They are able to sense very minute vibrations in the ground, and feel their way through total darkness with their paws and whiskers.
- Trailing edge vibration has been dampened by reinforcement with thin glass fibre rod inserts or mylar overlays, so eliminating excessive noise.
- Disk before Tuesday, the U.S. stock index futures showed a narrow range of vibration patterns.
- Even at full speed the ship's engines cause very little vibration.
- We use notebook and linear Array CCD to in-phase non-contact measure the vibration of roadbed and rail in the open air.
- Now, as he spoke, his voice trembled with that peculiar vibration which is the result of tensity. Sister Carrie
- It even has a rubber backplate that allows for a firm grip and helps to transmit vibrations thanks to your music or ambient sounds.
- An unexpected sharp vibration can cause the head to crash onto the surface of the disk, gouging it like a phonograph needle can scratch a record.