shaken

v. the form of 'shake' used after 'have' or 'be'.

v. the past participle of the irregular verb 'shake'.

“The medicine should be shaken well before you use it.”

“The witness had been visibly shaken by the cross-examination, though she maintained her composure until the court was adjourned.”

adj. feeling very upset, surprised, or unsteady because of a bad experience.

adj. experiencing a temporary loss of composure or emotional stability due to a traumatic or startling event.

“She was badly shaken after the car accident, but she wasn't hurt.”

“The residents were left deeply shaken by the suddenness of the earthquake, despite the lack of structural damage to their homes.”

adj. describes wood that has cracks or splits in it.

adj. referring to timber that has developed cracks or separations between the growth rings.

“The builder rejected the shaken timber because it wasn't strong enough.”

“The surveyor noted several shaken beams in the attic, suggesting that the wood had been improperly seasoned before installation.”

Technical

n. a type of Japanese throwing weapon that looks like a spiked wheel.

n. a flat, wheel-shaped variety of shuriken used as a throwing weapon.

“The museum displayed a collection of ancient shaken and other blades.”

“Unlike the straight bo-shuriken, the shaken was designed to spin rapidly through the air to increase the likelihood of a strike.”

Technical