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SHAKE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 15 meanings of the word Shake.

How to pronounce shake:

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Shake - as a noun

Building material used as siding or roofing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shingle

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
milk shakemilkshake
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drink
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
trill

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
handclasphandshakehandshaking

A reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shivertremble

Causing to move repeatedly from side to side

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wagwaggle

Shake - as a verb

Move or cause to move back and forth

Example: "The chemist shook the flask vigorously"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
agitate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move with or as if with a tremor

Example: "His hands shook"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
didder

Shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively

Example: "The old engine was juddering"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
judder

Move back and forth or sideways

Example: "The ship was rocking"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rocksway
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move back and forth
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Undermine or cause to waver

Example: "My faith has been shaken"

Get rid of

Example: "I couldn't shake the car that was following me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
escape fromshake offthrow off

Bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking

Example: "He was shaken from his dreams"

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

Example: "Shake one's head"

Example Sentences

"She could feel a slight shake in her hands."
"We ordered two shakes from the ice cream shop."
"I accidentally spilled my shake on the floor."
"The earthquake caused the buildings to tremble and shake."
"He was experiencing a shake in his voice due to nervousness."
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Word Game Points

Is SHAKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shake is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHAKE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SHAKE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shake is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHAKE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is SHAKE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shake is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHAKE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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