building material used as siding or roofing
[ Syn: shingle ]
frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
[ Syn: milkshake , milk shake ]
a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
[ Syn: trill ]
grasping and shaking a persons hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
[ Syn: handshake , handshaking , handclasp ]
a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
causing to move repeatedly from side to side
shake (n.)
move or cause to move back and forth; The chemist shook the flask vigorously; My hands were shaking
[ Syn: agitate ]
move with or as if with a tremor; his hands shook
[ Syn: didder ]
shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively; The old engine was juddering
[ Syn: judder ]
move back and forth or sideways; the ship was rocking; the tall building swayed; She rocked back and forth on her feet
undermine or cause to waver; my faith has been shaken; The bad news shook her hopes'
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of; These stories shook the community; the civil war shook the country
get rid of; I couldnt shake the car that was following me
[ Syn: shake off , throw off , escape from ]
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'
shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state; shake one's head; She shook her finger at the naughty students; The old enemies shook hands; Don't shake your fist at me!'