Alternating shoulder movements forward and backward
an abnormal wobble in a motor vehicle (especially in the fromt wheels); "he could feel the shimmy in the steering wheel"
lively dancing (usually to ragtime music) with much shaking of the shoulders and hips
tremble or shake; "His voice wobbled with restrained emotion"
Side-to-side motion that makes tires and steering wheel shake.
A violent shake of the front wheels transmitted up to the steering wheel.
Wobbling of wheels from side-to-side on a vehicle. Shimmying can be caused by a variety of factors, including improperly balanced tires, poor alignment and bent wheels.
Vibration (sometimes violent) in the front end caused by misalignment, out- of-balance tires, or worn suspension components.
A shimmy is a rapid side to side shaking of the front wheels. Shimmies are usually caused by one of the following: a bent rim; a shifted belt in a tire (causing one steel belt to slide sideways on top of the other belt, causing a wave in the tread); a loose steering linkage component; a loose suspension component; or a loose halfshaft or CV joint. If the shimmy occurs while cruising, the cause is usually due to a faulty steering or suspension component. If the shimmy only occurs under acceleration, then it is usually attributed to a faulty drivetrain component such as a halfshaft or CV joint. Finally, if the shimmy is constant from a dead stop and intensifies with speed, then the technician should look for a bent rim or a shifted belt in a tire. A good inspection of the above mentioned components usually exposes the cause of a shimmy.
Shaking or vibrations of a vehicle's front wheels from side to side due to problems with tire alignment or suspension.
Rapid, alternate shoulder movement. As left shoulder moves forward, right moves back.
A harsh, side-to-side vibration of the steering wheel usually due to front wheel imbalance.
A shimmy is a dance in which the body is held still, except for the shoulders, which are alternated back and forth. When the right shoulder goes back, the left one comes forward. It may help to hold the arms out slightly bent at the elbow, and when the shoulders are moved, keep the hands in the same position.
