vigorous shake
Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words
Used to describe a very energetic and forceful shake.
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- Give the bottle a vigorous shake before pouring the contents.
- A vigorous shake can often help dislodge stubborn dirt from a rug.
- The dog gave a vigorous shake to dry itself after its swim.
- He woke his friend with a vigorous shake of the shoulder.
- For proper mixing, a vigorous shake of the solution is essential.
- The old washing machine performed a surprisingly vigorous shake during the spin cycle.
- After a long day, a vigorous shake of the pillow made it fluffy again.
- She needed a vigorous shake to clear her head and focus on the task.
- The chef instructed to give the salad dressing a vigorous shake before serving.
- The machine required a vigorous shake to reset its internal mechanism.