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shake

 
 
pronunciation:
sheIk
phrases:
shake hands
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part of speech: verb
inflections: shakes, shaking, shook, shaken
definition 1: to move back and forth or up and down with small and quick motions.
The ground always shakes when the big trucks go by.
similar words:
rock
definition 2: to move something from side to side or up and down with quick, short movements.
You should never shake a baby.Shake the juice before you pour it.
 
similar words:
rock
phrase: shake hands
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