shaking
noun
Simple meaning
A movement that shakes.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈʃeɪkɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
A movement that shakes.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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- “The shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe.”noun
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Move or cause to move back and forth.
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A person who wields power and influence.
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A degenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by tremor and impaired muscular coordination.
Related Words
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- earthquakenoun
- quakenoun
- shakeverb
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Synonyms
Sense: movement that shakes
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