n. One who trembles. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Any of certain West Indian birds of the genera Cinclocerthia and Rhamphocinclus, of the family Mimidae. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ] 3. (Elec.) The vibrating hammer, or spring contact piece of a hammer break, as of the electric ignition apparatus for an internal-combustion engine. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ] |