Quake Definition

quake
noun
  1. shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity
verb
  1. shake with fast, tremulous movements; "His nostrils palpitated"
  2. shake with seismic vibrations; "The earth was quaking"

"Quake" in song lyrics

See how quake is used in real songs:

  • "And we're all here just to ride the quake"
    Awol One & Factor — Recognize Your Frenemies
  • "We're all here just to ride the quake"
    Awol One & Factor — Recognize Your Frenemies
  • "I crumble and break while dirty bombs thunder and quake"
    Celph Titled f/ Apathy — Political Gangstas

Words that rhyme with quake

Usage tips for "quake"

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