стря́хивать — meaning in English

English meaning

• flick noun A quick, light movement, often with the fingers or wrist.
• shake verb To move something rapidly back and forth or up and down.

Senses

стря́хивать is used for these senses in English:

• flick To move or hit (something) with a short, quick motion.
• shake (transitive) To give a tremulous tone to; to trill.
• shake (intransitive, figurative) To be agitated; to lose firmness.

flick — full definition

1. noun A quick, light movement, often with the fingers or wrist.
2. noun A movie (informal).
3. verb To move or hit something with a short, quick motion.

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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