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palpitation - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'palpitation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Palpitation [ n.]
- A rapid pulsation; a throbbing; esp., an abnormal, rapid beating of the heart as when excited by violent exertion, strong emotion, or by disease.

Meaning of 'palpitation' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . palpitation [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a shaky motion
Example in sentence:
  • the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe