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US/vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/
UK/vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/
a continuous, quick shaking movement
In context
Residents near the new metro line complain about the vibration from passing trains.
Phones use vibration to tell you about a message without making a sound.
Engineers measured vibrations in the bridge during the storm.
Words that go with vibration
verb + noun
- feel the vibrationWe could feel the vibration of the engine through the floor.
- reduce vibrationRubber pads reduce vibration in washing machines.
noun + preposition
- vibration fromVibration from the building site cracked the walls of nearby houses.
adjective + noun
- constant vibrationConstant vibration can loosen the screws over time.
- strong vibrationStrong vibrations were recorded hours before the earthquake.