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shake 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. 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. 2.To unfurl a reef from a sail
  3. 3.To result or transpire.

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