shake
noun
- 1
causing to move repeatedly from side to side
- 2
a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
- 3
grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
- 4
a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
- 5
frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
- 6
building material used as siding or roofing
verb
- 1
move with or as if with a tremor
his hands shook
- 2
undermine or cause to waver
my faith has been shaken
The bad news shook her hopes
- 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
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
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
These stories shook the community
the civil war shook the country
- 6
move back and forth or sideways
the ship was rocking
the tall building swayed
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