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

buildings shook in Sacramento and tremors were felt in Reno

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

she stood in the hall and shook her umbrella

they shook the sand out of their shoes

upset the composure or confidence of; shock or astonish

rumours of a further loss shook the market

the escalation in costs is certain to shake the confidence of private investors

successfully deal with or recover from (an illness, injury, or negative feeling)

I couldn't shake the feeling that everyone was laughing at me

I've had this cold that I just can't shake

an act of shaking

she gave her red curls a shake

with a shake of its magnificent antlers the stag charged down the slope

camera shake causes the image to become blurred

a fit of trembling or shivering

I wouldn't go in there, it gives me the shakes

a milkshake

don't miss the homemade cookies and shakes

an earth tremor

a trill

a kind of rough wooden shingle, used especially on rustic buildings

cedar shakes