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Definition of Shakings

1. n. pl. Deck sweepings, refuse of cordage, canvas, etc.

Definition of Shakings

1. shaking [n] - See also: shaking

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Shakings

Shakespearean sonnet Shakespearian shakeup shakeups shake culture shake hands shake off shake test shake up shakier

shakiest shakily shakiness shakinesses shaking shakings (current term) shaking palsy shako shakoes shakos

Shakspere shakt Shakti Shaktism Shaktist shakudo shakudos shaky shale shale

Literary usage of Shakings

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1. The Analyst (1887)
"The two liquids separated completely, and each three shakings were •worked up together. After evaporating the ether and the small amount of ammonia present, ..."

2. The Physics of Earthquake Phenomena by Cargill Gilston Knott (1908)
"CHAPTER XI UNFELT shakings OF EARTH Minute Movements. Daily Oscillations of the Plumb. von Rebeur Paschwitz. Milne's Theory. Pulsations. ..."

3. Universal Geography: Or a Description of All Parts of the World, on a New by Conrad Malte-Brun (1824)
"The sea often, but not always, shares in the convulsions shakings of of the earth. In 1755, the waters of the Tagus rose sud- tbe sea' denly to 30 feet ..."

4. Mutterings and Musings of an Invalid by Frederic Townsend (1851)
"culty of breathing, yes, all sorts of shakings, shiver- ings, shudderings, and nasty inexplicable sensation? ..."

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