knocking vs tremble

knocking

noun
  • An act in which something is knocked on, or the sound thus produced 

  • A repetitive ping, knock, or similar sound coming from an engine in which there are repeated uncontrolled explosions in the combustion chamber. 

tremble

noun
  • A shake, quiver, or vibration. 

verb
  • To shake, quiver, or vibrate. 

  • To fear; to be afraid. 

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