quake

Definitions


[kweɪk], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (especially of the earth) shake or tremble
(e.g: the rumbling vibrations set the whole valley quaking)


Phrases:
- quake in one's boots

Origin:
Old English cwacian


[kweɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an earthquake
(e.g: a big quake east of the Rocky Mountains)


Phrases:
- quake in one's boots

Origin:
Old English cwacian




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