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Shaking

SHAY-kihng

/ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/

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Syllable breakdown

shaking

Dictionary meaning

The act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements.

Examples

  • They could barely control the shaking of their fingers as they lit the candle.

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