shake

noun

  1. 1

    causing to move repeatedly from side to side

  2. 2

    a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement

  3. 3

    grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)

  4. 4

    a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it

  5. 5

    frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream

  6. 6

    building material used as siding or roofing

verb

  1. 1

    move with or as if with a tremor

    his hands shook

  2. 2

    undermine or cause to waver

    my faith has been shaken

    The bad news shook her hopes

  3. 3

    bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking

    He was shaken from his dreams

    shake the salt out of the salt shaker

  4. 4

    shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state

    shake one's head

    She shook her finger at the naughty students

  5. 5

    stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

    These stories shook the community

    the civil war shook the country

  6. 6

    move back and forth or sideways

    the ship was rocking

    the tall building swayed

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