Meaning & Definition of word "Shake"

noun:

• 1. a quick movement back and forth or up and down
  • Example: With a firm shake, he finished his drink.
• 2. a brief period of trembling or quaking
  • Example: There was a shake in his voice as he spoke.
• 3. an act of shaking hands as a greeting or agreement
  • Example: They exchanged a shake at the start of the conference.

verb:

• 1. to move or sway back and forth or up and down with quick movements
  • Example: She shook the bottle to mix the ingredients.
• 2. to cause (something) to tremble or vibrate
  • Example: The earthquake shook the entire building.
• 3. to grasp and move (something) quickly to and fro
  • Example: He offered his hand for a shake after the meeting.
• 4. to remove or lose (something) by moving quickly
  • Example: I tried to shake the feeling of anxiety before my speech.