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- DictionaryQuake/kwāk/
verb
- 1. (especially of the earth) shake or tremble: "the rumbling vibrations set the whole valley quaking"
noun
- 1. an earthquake: informal "a big quake east of the Rocky Mountains"
quake: 1 v shake with fast, tremulous movements Synonyms: palpitate , quiver Type of: tremble move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways v shake with seismic vibrations “The earth was quaking ” Synonyms: tremor Type of: agitate , shake move or cause to move back and forth n shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth ...
Definition of quake verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
quake. ( kweɪk) vb ( intr) 1. to shake or tremble with or as with fear. 2. to convulse or quiver, as from instability. n. 3. the act or an instance of quaking. 4. (Physical Geography) informal short for earthquake.
May 4, 2024 · intransitive verb. 1. (of persons) to shake or tremble from cold, weakness, fear, anger, or the like. He spoke boldly even though his legs were quaking. 2. (of things) to shake or tremble, as from shock, internal convulsion, or instability. The earth suddenly began to quake.
Quake definition: (of persons) to shake or tremble from cold, weakness, fear, anger, or the like. See examples of QUAKE used in a sentence.
QUAKE meaning: 1. short for earthquake (= when the Earth shakes) 2. to shake because you are frightened. Learn more.
Quake definition: To shake or tremble, as from instability or shock.
