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Definition of tremblor in English: tremblornoun ˈtrɛmblɔː-ˌblôr US An earth tremor. Example sentencesExamples - The earthquake, said to be the strongest earthquake to hit the region in a century, was followed by as many as 22 powerful aftershocks within 24 hours, including a 6.2-magnitude tremblor.
- The tremblor on Saturday could be felt in cities in Sumatra such as Padang, Padang Sidempuan, Sibolga, Sidikalang and Medan.
- The violent shakings of the tremblor are still fresh in their minds.
Synonyms earthquake, earth tremor, shock, foreshock, aftershock
Origin Early 20th century: alteration of Spanish temblor 'shudder', influenced by trembler. Definition of tremblor in US English: tremblornoun-ˌblôr US An earth tremor. Example sentencesExamples - The violent shakings of the tremblor are still fresh in their minds.
- The tremblor on Saturday could be felt in cities in Sumatra such as Padang, Padang Sidempuan, Sibolga, Sidikalang and Medan.
- The earthquake, said to be the strongest earthquake to hit the region in a century, was followed by as many as 22 powerful aftershocks within 24 hours, including a 6.2-magnitude tremblor.
Synonyms earthquake, earth tremor, shock, foreshock, aftershock
Origin Early 20th century: alteration of Spanish temblor ‘shudder’, influenced by trembler. |