tremor

noun
UK /ˈtrem.ər/
US /ˈtrem.ɚ/

A tremor is a small shaking movement you cannot stop.

Her hands had a slight tremor after the long run.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A small earthquake or a shaking of the ground.

The tremor was so weak that nobody felt it.

3. A shaking in someone's voice caused by strong feeling.

There was a tremor in his voice as he said goodbye.

4. A slight shaking movement of an object or surface.

A tremor ran through the old bridge as the truck passed.