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shake meaning in Tamil

ஆட்டு āṭṭu

/ˈʃeɪk/

shake in Tamil: ஆட்டு (āṭṭu). In English, shake means to cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.

Tamil words for shake

transitive: to cause to move
ஆட்டு āṭṭu

English meaning of shake

  1. verb To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
  2. verb To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance, or disapproval.
  3. verb To move or remove by agitating; to throw off by a jolting or vibrating motion.
  4. verb To disturb emotionally; to shock.

Full definition of shake

shake in a sentence

  • The earthquake shook the building.
  • He shook the can of soda for thirty seconds before delivering it to me, so that, when I popped it open, soda went everywhere.
  • Shaking his head, he kept repeating “No, no, no”.

Synonyms of shake

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Questions about shake in Tamil

What is the meaning of shake in Tamil?
Shake in Tamil is ஆட்டு (āṭṭu).
shake என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Shake: ஆட்டு (āṭṭu).
What does shake mean in English?
Shake means to cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.

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