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quake(2)(dictionary)
quake 1, verb(dictionary)
quake 2, noun(dictionary)

quake(2) (iou)



quake verb.

verb intrans. Of a thing, esp. the earth: shake, tremble, move or rock to and fro. OE.
S. Cooper He saw..the ground begin to quake and heave.
verb intrans. Of a person, animal, limb, etc.: shake from fear, cold, etc.; tremble, shudder; fig., take fright, be afraid. OE.
J. Herriot The enemy would have quaked at that chilling sound. P. Kurth The Danish ambassador quaking in his boots.
verb trans. Cause to quake. Long obsolete exc. dial. LME.
quaky adjective inclined to quake; trembling: M19.