English dictionary
quake
/kw/eI/k/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A tremulous agitation; a quick vibratory movement; a shudder; a quivering.
Source: webster1913
verb
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shake with fast, tremulous movements
Source: WordNet 3.0
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shake with seismic vibrations
Synonyms tremorSource: WordNet 3.0
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To be agitated with quick, short motions continually repeated; to shake with fear, cold, etc.; to shudder; to tremble.
Source: webster1913
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To cause to quake.
Source: webster1913