Shake out

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verb

To cause something to be removed by shaking.

He shook out the dust from his coat.
Visual representation of "shake out" - To cause something to be removed by shaking

Often appears as...

  • shake out dust
  • shake out crumbs
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Physical Action

Implies actual shaking motion to get rid of loose material.

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After the hike, he shook out small pebbles from his shoes.
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Cleaning Method

It's often used to describe a method for cleaning items without washing.

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She shook out the rug to remove the pet hair.
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