agiter — meaning in English

English meaning

• churn verb To stir or agitate a liquid vigorously, especially to make butter from cream.
• shake verb To move something rapidly back and forth or up and down.
• stir verb To mix a liquid or substance by moving an object like a spoon through it.
• wave noun A moving ridge on the surface of water, especially the sea.

Senses

agiter is used for these senses in English:

• stir (intransitive) To be in motion; to be active or bustling; to exert or busy oneself.
• wave (transitive, metonymic) To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.

churn — full definition

1. verb To stir or agitate a liquid vigorously, especially to make butter from cream.
2. verb To produce something rapidly and in large quantity, often with an implication of low care or quality.
3. noun The rate at which customers stop using a company's product or service.
4. noun A container used for making butter by agitating cream.

shake — full definition

1. verb To move something rapidly back and forth or up and down.
2. verb To move one's head from side to side, usually to say no or express disbelief.
3. verb To upset or emotionally disturb someone.
4. verb To get rid of or escape from someone or something.
5. noun A thick drink made by blending ice cream (or milk) with flavoring.

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