An act of shaking or the process of being shaken. The shake of the building during the earthquake was terrifying.
A beverage made by blending milk, ice cream, and flavorings or fruit. I ordered a chocolate shake with my burger.
A trembling or quivering movement. He had a noticeable shake in his hands due to the cold.
A fissure or crack in timber caused by drying or shrinkage. The carpenter noticed a shake in the wooden beam.
A clasp of hands with another person as a greeting, sign of agreement, or token of friendship; a handshake. He gave the interviewer a confident shake before sitting down.
A very short period of time; a moment, especially as used in the phrase 'two shakes.' I'll be there in just a couple of shakes.
A thin, rough-surfaced wooden shingle split from a log and used especially for roofing. The cabin was roofed with hand-split cedar shakes.
A bout of involuntary trembling or shivering, especially as a symptom of illness, fear, or alcohol withdrawal (often used in the plural "the shakes"). He couldn't hold the cup steady because he had the shakes after surgery.