small shake

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A shake of limited movement.

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Examples (10)

  • A small shake of the head was all the response he offered.
  • She gave the paint can a small shake before opening it.
  • Just a small shake was needed to loosen the contents of the jar.
  • The kitten gave a small shake as it woke up from its nap.
  • He felt a small shake in his hands from nervousness.
  • The old car had a small shake when it went over bumps.
  • A small shake of the building indicated a distant tremor.
  • With a small shake of his wrist, the magician made the card disappear.
  • She gave the baby's rattle a small shake to get its attention.
  • The chef gave the salad dressing a small shake to emulsify it.