Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: quaint
Next word: Quaker
Definition of: quake
(kwāk) v.i. quaked, quak·ing
1. To shake, as with violent emotion or cold; quiver.
2. To shake or tremble, as earth during an earthquake.
—noun A shaking, tremulous motion, quickly repeated; a shaking or shuddering. [OE cwacian shake] Synonyms (verb): quaver, quiver, shake, shiver, shudder, tremble, vibrate, waver. See SHAKE.
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: