quick shake

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A fast shake, often used for objects like salt shakers.

shakeADJECTIVE + shake

Categories:

quick

Examples (10)

  • Give the bottle a quick shake before opening it.
  • A quick shake of the dice determined the winner.
  • She gave her head a quick shake to clear her thoughts.
  • Just a quick shake is all it needs to mix properly.
  • He managed to avoid the question with a quick shake of his head.
  • The bartender gave the cocktail a quick shake.
  • With a quick shake, the snow fell off his coat.
  • The instructions said to give the paint can a quick shake.
  • A quick shake of the salt shaker helped season the food.
  • She offered a quick shake of her hand as a greeting.