shook

• Nom désignant un ensemble de pièces de bois destinées à la fabrication d'un tonneau ou d'une barrique, généralement des douelles et des fonds, qui ont été démontés et emballés ensemble pour le stockage ou le transport.

A noun referring to a set of parts for a barrel, typically staves and headings, that have been disassembled and packed together for storage or shipment.

1. Disassembled barrel partsC2formal

   The parts of a barrel that have been taken apart and packed together for storage or transportation.

   Fût démonté (éléments de tonneau)

   • The cooper ordered a shipment of shook for the new barrels.
   • They stored the shook in the warehouse until assembly.
   • The factory received a large crate of shook from the supplier.

• Verbe désignant l'action de mouvoir quelque chose de manière irrégulière ou saccadée, ou de provoquer un tremblement.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving something irregularly or causing it to tremble.

verbe irrégulier

1. Move rapidly back and forthA1formal

   To cause something to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side or up and down.

   secouer

   • The earthquake shook the entire building.
   • She shook the bottle before opening it.
   • The wind shook the trees violently.

   Synonymesagitatejogglejoltquiverrockshuddertremblevibratewagglewiggle

2. Tremble from emotion or fearA2formal

   To tremble uncontrollably, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion.

   Trembler (de peur ou d'émotion)

   • He was shaking with fear during the storm.
   • She shook with laughter at the joke.
   • His hands shook as he held the microphone.

   Synonymesquakequivershivershuddertremble

   Antonymescalmcomposesettlesteady

3. Shake handsA1formal

   To clasp and move someone's hand up and down as a greeting or agreement.

   serrer la main

   • They shook hands after the deal was signed.
   • Please shake hands with everyone in the group.
   • He shook my hand firmly and smiled.

   Synonymespump

4. Disturb or upsetB2informal

   To cause someone to feel shocked, upset, or disturbed.

   Ébranler, bouleverser

   • The news really shook him to the core.
   • Nothing can shake her confidence.
   • The scandal shook the entire company.

   Synonymesagitatediscomposedisconcertdistressdisturbflusterperturbrattleshockunnerveunsettleupset

   Antonymescalmcomfortreassuresoothe

Variantes phrasalshake offshake up