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Meaning of the word shaking in English

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shaking

Verb

1.

(of a structure or area of land) tremble or vibrate.

Example:
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buildings shook in Sacramento and tremors were felt in Reno
Synonym:
vibrate tremble quiver quake shiver shudder judder jiggle wobble rock sway swing roll oscillate convulse
2.

move (an object) up and down or from side to side with rapid, forceful, jerky movements.

Example:
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she stood in the hall and shook her umbrella
Synonym:
jiggle joggle agitate waggle

Noun

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shake protein shake shake off shake up shake hands a fair shake in two shakes