quake meaning and definition

QUAKE noun

Definition of quake (noun)

1. shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity
   • synonyms: earthquake, seism, temblor

QUAKE verb

Definition of quake (verb)

1. shake with fast, tremulous movements
   • "His nostrils palpitated"
   • synonyms: palpitate, quiver
2. shake with seismic vibrations
   • "The earth was quaking"
   • synonyms: tremor