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shakes
We have found lemma(root) word of shakes : shake.
Definitions
[ʃeɪk], (Verb)
Definitions:
- (of a structure or area of land) tremble or vibrate
(e.g: buildings shook in Sacramento and tremors were felt in Reno)
- move (an object) up and down or from side to side with rapid, forceful, jerky movements
(e.g: she stood in the hall and shook her umbrella)
- upset the composure or confidence of; shock or astonish
(e.g: rumours of a further loss shook the market)
- successfully deal with or recover from (an illness, injury, or negative feeling)
(e.g: I couldn't shake the feeling that everyone was laughing at me)
Phrases:
- a fair shake
- in two shakes
- more — than one can shake a stick at
- no great shakes
- shake a leg
- shake hands
- shake in one's boots
- shake one's head
- shake the dust off one's feet
Origin
:
Old English sc(e)acan (verb), of Germanic origin
[ʃeɪk], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an act of shaking
(e.g: she gave her red curls a shake)
- a fit of trembling or shivering
(e.g: I wouldn't go in there, it gives me the shakes)
- a milkshake
(e.g: don't miss the homemade cookies and shakes)
- an earth tremor
- a trill
- a kind of rough wooden shingle, used especially on rustic buildings
(e.g: cedar shakes)
Phrases:
- a fair shake
- in two shakes
- more — than one can shake a stick at
- no great shakes
- shake a leg
- shake hands
- shake in one's boots
- shake one's head
- shake the dust off one's feet
Origin
:
Old English sc(e)acan (verb), of Germanic origin
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