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causing to move repeatedly from side to side
a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
(noun) handclasp, handshake, handshaking
grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
(noun) trill
a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
(noun) milk shake, milkshake
frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
(noun) shingle
building material used as siding or roofing
(verb) didder
move with or as if with a tremor
his hands shook
(verb) excite, stimulate, stir, shake up
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
These stories shook the community; the civil war shook the country
move back and forth or sideways
the ship was rocking; the tall building swayed; She rocked back and forth on her feet
(verb) agitate
move or cause to move back and forth
The chemist shook the flask vigorously; My hands were shaking
(verb) judder
shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively
The old engine was juddering
(verb) throw off, escape from, shake off
get rid of
I couldn't shake the car that was following me