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QUAKES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Quakes.

How to pronounce quakes:

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Quakes - as a noun

Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
earthquake26seism7temblor11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
geological phenomenon
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Quakes - as a verb

Shake with fast, tremulous movements

Example: "His nostrils palpitated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
palpitate13quiver18

Shake with seismic vibrations

Example: "The earth was quaking"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tremor8

Example Sentences

"The recent series of quakes has caused widespread panic."
"Seismologists are continuously monitoring quakes in the area."
"The magnitude of the quakes can be measured on the Richter scale."
"Emergency shelters have been set up for those affected by the quakes."
"The ground quakes during an earthquake."
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Word Game Points

Is QUAKES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, quakes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

QUAKES has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is QUAKES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, quakes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
QUAKES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is QUAKES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, quakes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
QUAKES has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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