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- DictionaryJud·der/ˈjədər/
verb
- 1. (especially of something mechanical) shake and vibrate rapidly and with force: "the steering wheel juddered in his hand"
noun
- 1. an instance of rapid and forceful shaking and vibration: "the car gave a judder"
To judder is to shake rapidly, almost vibrating. If your car's engine needs a tune-up, it may judder a bit when you first start it up or stop at a traffic light. The verb judder first appeared in the 1930s.
Judder definition: to vibrate violently. See examples of JUDDER used in a sentence.
judder. ( ˈdʒʌdə) vb. ( intr) to shake or vibrate. n. 1. (Automotive Engineering) abnormal vibration in a mechanical system, esp due to grabbing between friction surfaces, as in the clutch of a motor vehicle. 2. a juddering motion.
Oct 13, 2023 · ( intransitive) To move with a stop-start motion, as if experiencing a strong resistance or when decelerating brusquely. To judder to a halt. Translations [ edit] ± to spasm or shake violently. See also [ edit] shudder. Categories: English 2-syllable words. English terms with IPA pronunciation.
Definition of judder verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
5 days ago · verb. 1. (intransitive) to shake or vibrate. noun. 2. abnormal vibration in a mechanical system, esp due to grabbing between friction surfaces, as in the clutch of a motor vehicle. 3. a juddering motion. Collins English Dictionary.
Apr 17, 2024 · verb. 1. (intransitive) to shake or vibrate. noun. 2. abnormal vibration in a mechanical system, esp due to grabbing between friction surfaces, as in the clutch of a motor vehicle. 3. a juddering motion. Collins English Dictionary.