separation of wood at the growth rings or rays. usually along the barrier zone that forms in the compartmentalization process (CODIT). Ring shake(s). Radial shake(s).
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
shake (verb)intransitive verb
1.
to move irregularly to and fro
2.
to vibrate especially as the result of a blow or shock
3.
to tremble as a result of physical or emotional disturbance - shook with fear
4.
to experience a state of instability - totter
5.
to briskly move something to and fro or up and down especially in order to mix
6.
to clasp hands
7.
transitive verb
- trill
1.
to brandish, wave, or flourish often in a threatening manner - protesters shaking their fists
2.
to cause to move to and fro, up and down, or from side to side especially in a repetitive, rhythmic, or quick jerky manner - shook his head in disapproval
3.
to cause to quake, quiver, or tremble
4.
a) to free oneself from - shake a habit shake off a cold
b) to get away from get rid of - can you shake your friend? I want to talk to you alone Elmer Davis
5.
to lessen the stability of - weaken shake one's faith
6.
to bring to a specified condition by or as if by repeated quick jerky movements - shook himself loose from the man's grasp
7.
to dislodge or eject by quick jerky movements of the support or container - shook the dust from the cloth
8.
to clasp (hands) in greeting or farewell or as a sign of goodwill or agreement
9.
to stir the feelings of - upset agitate shook her up
10.
- trill
1.
an act of as - shaking
a) an act of shaking hands
b) an act of shaking oneself
2.
a) a blow or shock that upsets the equilibrium or disturbs the balance of something
b) - earthquake
3.
a) a condition of trembling or nervousness , specifically - delirium tremens
b) - malaria
4.
something produced by shaking as
a) a fissure separating annual rings of growth in timber
b) (1) - milk shake
(2) a beverage resembling a milk shake but made without milk
5.
a wavering, quivering, or alternating motion caused by a blow or shock
6.
- trill
7.
a very brief period of time - I'll be there in two shakes
8.
one that is exceptional especially in importance, ability, or merit - usually used in the phrase no great shakes
9.
a shingle split from a piece of log usually three or four feet (about one meter) long
10.
- deal a fair shake
shake (Wikipedia)
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Shake may refer to:
- Handshake
- Milkshake
- Tremor
- Shakes (wood), cracks in timber
- Shake (shingle), a wooden shingle made from split logs
Shake, The Shakes, Shaking, or Shakin' may refer to: