shake
shake Lexical Profile
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• verb
To move or cause to move rapidly and forcefully up and down or back and forth.
"Be sure to shake the bottle well before pouring the dressing."
To tremble or quiver involuntarily, especially as a result of cold, fear, anger, or physical weakness.
"His hands began to shake as he stepped up to the microphone."
To clasp and move another person's hand up and down in greeting, congratulation, or agreement.
"The two leaders smiled and shook hands for the cameras."
To upset, shock, or weaken the composure, confidence, or stability of someone or something.
"The sudden resignation of the director shook the entire organization."
To succeed in getting rid of or escaping from an unwanted condition, habit, or pursuer.
"She couldn't shake the feeling that she had forgotten something important."
• noun
An act of moving something rapidly up and down or from side to side, or an instance of trembling.
"With a quick shake of his head, he declined the offer."
A sweet, thick beverage made by blending milk, ice cream, and flavorings such as fruit or chocolate; a milkshake.
"We stopped at the diner after the game for burgers and chocolate shakes."
North American A wooden shingle split from a bolt of timber and used for roofing or siding.
"The cabin's roof was covered in weathered cedar shakes."
• Rhymes for shake
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'scacan', meaning to vibrate, quiver, or move quickly back and forth, derived from Proto-Germanic '*skakanan'.
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