fluttering
Rapid back-and-forth or up-and-down waving or oscillation of, e.gRapid back-and-forth or up-and-down waving or oscillation of, e.g. wings or a vibrating engine; the condition of engaging in such an action.
Translations
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3 sensesThe action of atrial flutter, in which the upper chambers of the heart beat too rapidly.
Treatment will reduce the fluttering in your heart.
Rapid back-and-forth or up-and-down waving or oscillation of, e.g. wings or a vibrating engine; the condition of engaging in such an action.
I was entranced by the colorful fluttering of the butterfly's wings.
The valve's fluttering is a problem, you have to find where it comes from.
A feeling of internal shifting, as with indigestion, nervous flutters, etc.
The fluttering in her belly reminded her that her child was coming one day soon.
He felt a fluttering of discontent, but he said nothing.
- the motion made by flapping up and down
Forms
plural: flutterings| Singular | fluttering |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
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