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shahn
nounExtremely Rare
/ʃɑːn/A variant spelling of 'shah', referring to a title for the former monarch of Iran (Persia).
shahtoosh
nounRare
/ʃɑːˈtuːʃ/A fine, luxurious wool obtained from the undercoat of the Tibetan antelope (chiru).
shaikh
nounLow frequency in global English, but higher frequency in texts and contexts related to Islamic culture, Middle Eastern/South Asian studies, or in regions with significant Muslim populations.
/ʃeɪk/An honorific title for a leader, elder, or chief in Arab societies, often denoting a religious scholar, tribal leader, or person of authority and respect.
shaikhi
nounVery Low
/ˈʃeɪki/A follower of the Shaikhi school, a Shia Islamic movement founded by Shaikh Ahmad al-Ahsa'i.
shaikhism
nounVery Low
/ˈʃeɪkɪz(ə)m/The religious system, authority, or leadership associated with a Shaikh, particularly in Islamic contexts.
shairp
nounExtremely Low / Obsolete
/ʃɛəp/Archaic or dialectal spelling of 'sharp'.
shaitan
nounVery Low
/ʃaɪˈtɑːn/A devil or demon, particularly in Islamic and Middle Eastern contexts.
shaiva
nounVery Low
/ˈʃaɪvə/A follower of Shiva; pertaining to the Hindu god Shiva or the sect devoted to him.
shaka
nounLow
/ˈʃɑːkə/A hand gesture made by extending the thumb and pinky finger while curling the three middle fingers into the palm, often accompanied by a slight shaking of the hand.
shake
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
/ʃeɪk/To move something quickly back and forth or up and down with short, abrupt movements.
shake down
nounverbB2
/ˈʃeɪk daʊn/To extort money or property from someone through threats or intimidation; to test something thoroughly in a new situation.
shake off
verbB2 (Upper Intermediate)
/ˈʃeɪk ɒf/To get rid of or free oneself from something unwanted, such as a physical or emotional condition, a pursuer, or a negative association.
shake-out
nounC1
/ˈʃeɪk aʊt/A significant restructuring or consolidation in a market or industry, typically following a period of decline or instability, where weaker participants are eliminated.
shake-up
nounverbB2
/ˈʃeɪk ʌp/A significant and often sudden reorganization or restructuring, intended to improve efficiency, effectiveness, or to bring about change.
shakedown
nounC1-C2
/ˈʃeɪk.daʊn/A thorough search or examination, often forceful, for the purpose of extortion, testing, or finding weaknesses.
shaken baby syndrome
nounLow
/ˌʃeɪ.kən ˈbeɪ.bi ˌsɪn.drəʊm/A severe brain injury resulting from violently shaking an infant or young child.
shakeout
nounC1
/ˈʃeɪkaʊt/a period of market decline where weaker competitors are eliminated, leaving stronger ones
shaker
adjectivenounB1
/ˈʃeɪkə(r)/A container, typically with a perforated top, used for shaking and sprinkling powdered or granular substances like salt, pepper, or sugar.
shaker heights
nounVery Low
/ˈʃeɪkə haɪts/A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States.
shakerism
nounVery Rare
/ˈʃeɪkərɪz(ə)m/The principles, practices, or spirit of the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, a Christian sect known as the Shakers.

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