trembles

/ (ˈtrɛmbəlz) /


noun(functioning as singular)
  1. Also called: milk sickness a disease of cattle and sheep characterized by muscular incoordination and tremor, caused by ingestion of white snakeroot or rayless goldenrod

  2. a nontechnical name for Parkinson's disease

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How to use trembles in a sentence

  • He describes the storm sweeping over the white-crested mountains till the earth, like a hoary king, trembles with fear.

  • Remark the shepherd, M. le Vicomte,” he said; “he sees the wolves prowling, and trembles for his lambs.

    Sword and Gown | George A. Lawrence
  • The queen trembles with rapture at the anticipated sign--it is held out--she approaches--touches--triumphs--and lives!