shaking
Translation
trembling, unsteady
Examples
He held out a shaking hand.
He held out a shaking hand.
Her voice was shaking with emotion.
Her voice was shaking with emotion.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) shaking ((noun)) a modifying adjective describing something that is trembling. He held out a shaking hand.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trembling, quivering, shuddering
Etymology
From Old English 'scacan' (to shake). The '-ing' suffix forms the present participle.
Memory Tips
Imagine a milkshake 'shaking' in a blender.