Definition of quake

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quake    (kwk) KEY  

intr.v.
quaked , quak·ing , quakes

1. To shake or tremble, as from instability or shock.
2. To shiver, as with cold or from strong emotion. See Synonyms at shake.

NOUN:

1. An instance of quaking.
2. An earthquake.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English quaken, from Old English cwacian

OTHER FORMS:
quaky (Adjective)

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