1. (noun) trill, shake
a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
Synonyms: handclasp, handshake, handshaking, trill, milk shake, shiver, wag, shake, shingle, waggle, milkshake, tremble
2. (verb) trill
the articulation of a consonant (especially the consonant `r') with a rapid flutter of the tongue against the palate or uvula
Synonyms: shake
3. (verb) trill
pronounce with a trill, of the phoneme `r'
Synonyms: quaver, warble
4. (verb) warble, trill, quaver
sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below
Synonyms: trill, waver, quaver, yodel, warble, descant
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