vibration
/vaɪb ˈreɪ ʃən/
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Definition(s):
- (n) the act of vibrating
- (n) a shaky motion
- (n) (physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean
- (n) a distinctive emotional aura experienced instinctively
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Usage(s):
- Even without the vibration, you would involuntarily tense and release just to hold the pose.
- But vibration power does have its uses.
- Too much vibration and an orangutan can be thrown off altogether.
Quotes
- "I'm not going to kid you, I was about to throw up on those last 30 laps," Bowyer said in Victory Lane. "What was funny, I was starting to feel a vibration but I don't know what it was. It was just you hear every rattle, banging and everybody...on Sep 16, 2007 By: Clint Bowyer Source: ABC News
- "The last two runs the car was picking up a left rear vibration," said Vickers, who finished 42nd. "The left rear wheel was loose, but it was staying intact. We're not really sure exactly what was causing it, but the last time, we picked up...on May 25, 2008 By: Brian Vickers Source: FOXNews
- "If you think of the station as kind of a long beam ...... If you're at one end putting a force into it, you'll get some vibration going on," Chiao told The Associated Press on Friday.on Dec 15, 2006 By: Leroy Chiao Source: Forbes
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