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Definition of Quake
1. Noun. Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity.
Exact synonyms: Earthquake, Seism, Temblor
Specialized synonyms: Seismic Disturbance, Shock, Earth Tremor, Microseism, Tremor, Seaquake, Submarine Earthquake
Generic synonyms: Geological Phenomenon
Derivative terms: Seismal, Seismic
Specialized synonyms: Seismic Disturbance, Shock, Earth Tremor, Microseism, Tremor, Seaquake, Submarine Earthquake
Generic synonyms: Geological Phenomenon
Derivative terms: Seismal, Seismic
2. Verb. Shake with fast, tremulous movements. "His nostrils palpitated"
Exact synonyms: Palpitate, Quiver
Generic synonyms: Tremble
Derivative terms: Palpitant, Palpitation, Quaker, Quiver, Quiver, Quivering
Generic synonyms: Tremble
Derivative terms: Palpitant, Palpitation, Quaker, Quiver, Quiver, Quivering
3. Verb. Shake with seismic vibrations. "The earth was quaking"
Definition of Quake
1. v. i. To be agitated with quick, short motions continually repeated; to shake with fear, cold, etc.; to shudder; to tremble.
2. v. t. To cause to quake.
3. n. A tremulous agitation; a quick vibratory movement; a shudder; a quivering.
Definition of Quake
1. to shake or vibrate [v QUAKED, QUAKING, QUAKES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Quake
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