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Rareshake out
The correct spelling is shake out.
How to pronounce shake out
verb
Say it like: Sha-ke -owt
The correct spelling is shake out. (also figurative) To agitate a piece of cloth or other flexible material in order to remove dust, or to try to make it smooth and flat. For example: "We are curious to see how this all shakes out."
Usage Examples
“We are curious to see how this all shakes out.”
Definition
verb
- 1.(also figurative) To agitate a piece of cloth or other flexible material in order to remove dust, or to try to make it smooth and flat.
- 2.To unfurl a reef from a sail
- 3.To result or transpire.
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