Definitions
There are 15 meanings of the word
Shakes.
Shakes - as a noun
Frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
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milk shakemilkshake22Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drink10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
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trill5Grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
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handclasp17handshake20handshaking23Shakes - as a verb
Move or cause to move back and forth
Example: "The chemist shook the flask vigorously"
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agitate8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively
Example: "The old engine was juddering"
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judder15Move back and forth or sideways
Example: "The ship was rocking"
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rock10sway10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move back and forthHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Undermine or cause to waver
Example: "My faith has been shaken"
Stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
Example: "These stories shook the community"
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excite15stimulate11stir4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arouse6elicit8enkindle13evoke12fire7kindle11provoke16raise5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Get rid of
Example: "I couldn't shake the car that was following me"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
escape fromshake offthrow offBring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking
Example: "He was shaken from his dreams"
Shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state
Example: "Shake one's head"
Example Sentences
"He had uncontrollable shakes after drinking too much coffee."
"The earthquake caused the shakes in the building."
"She ordered two chocolate shakes from the fast-food restaurant."
"He tried to hide his nervousness with a few shakes of his leg."
"The icy wind gave her the shakes."
Word Game Points
Is SHAKES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shakes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHAKES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is SHAKES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shakes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHAKES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is SHAKES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shakes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHAKES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
