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Meaning of the word quake in English

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quake

US /kweɪk/
UK /kweɪk/

Verb

1.

(especially of the earth) shake or tremble.

Example:
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the rumbling vibrations set the whole valley quaking
Synonym:
shaketremblequivershivershudderswayrockwobblemoveheaveconvulse

Noun

1.

an earthquake.

Example:
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a big quake east of the Rocky Mountains
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