shakes Synonyms
shakes Meaning
shakes
to form a conception of (as by counting or imagining), to cause to quake, quiver, or tremble, delirium tremens, an act of shaking, to free oneself from, a fissure separating annual rings of growth in timber, one that stands out especially in importance, ability, or merit, trill entry 2, trill, earthquake, to lessen the stability of, to hurry up, to cause to move to and fro, up and down, or from side to side especially in a repetitive, rhythmic, or quick jerky manner, to stir the feelings of, to briskly move something to and fro or up and down especially in order to mix, to force out of a place by quick jerky movements, to become unsteady, dance, milk shake, a shingle split from a piece of log usually three or four feet (about one meter) long, to clasp (hands) in greeting or farewell or as a sign of goodwill or agreement, milkshake, to tremble as a result of physical or emotional disturbance, deal entry 3 sense 2, a blow or shock that upsets the equilibrium or disturbs the balance of something, a condition of trembling or nervousness, to cause to move in a usually quick jerky manner, to move irregularly to and fro, an act of shaking oneself, a wavering, quivering, or alternating motion caused by a blow or shock, to cause to become weaker, one that is exceptional especially in importance, ability, or merit, to get away from, to clasp hands, malaria sense 1a, to experience a state of instability, to clasp (hands) in greeting or as a sign of goodwill or agreement, a very brief period of time, something produced by shaking, a long shingle, a condition of trembling (as from chill), to dislodge or eject by quick jerky movements of the support or container, to brandish, wave, or flourish often in a threatening manner, an act of shaking hands, to vibrate especially as the result of a blow or shock, a beverage resembling a milkshake, to bring to a specified condition by or as if by repeated quick jerky movements, deal entry 2 sense 3
shakes Sentence Examples
- The earthquake shook the city to its core, causing widespread damage.
- The dog's tail wagged and shook with excitement as its owner approached.
- The flimsy table shook violently under the weight of the heavy vase.
- The dancer's body shook with precision and grace as she performed her routine.
- The thunder shook the house, rattling the windows and causing the walls to tremble.
- The furious woman's voice shook with rage as she confronted her adversary.
- The leaves on the tree shook and rustled in the strong wind.
- The hiker's legs shook with exhaustion as he approached the summit.
- The baby's crib shook gently as the mobile played a soothing melody.
- The ship shook and tossed violently during the fierce storm.
FAQs About the word shakes
to form a conception of (as by counting or imagining), to cause to quake, quiver, or tremble, delirium tremens, an act of shaking, to free oneself from, a fissu
trembles, quivers,shudders, jerks, shivers, vibrates, twitches, flickers, throbs, jolts
pursues,seeks, embraces, welcomes, accepts,catches, incurs, contracts,courts
The earthquake shook the city to its core, causing widespread damage.
The dog's tail wagged and shook with excitement as its owner approached.
The flimsy table shook violently under the weight of the heavy vase.
The dancer's body shook with precision and grace as she performed her routine.
