The term 'quake' is used to describe a sudden shaking of the earth, usually caused by an EARTHQUAKE. The crossword solutions for this term include 'COWER' (5 letters), which means to shrink back in fear; 'CONVULSE' (8 letters), which means to SHAKE uncontrollably; 'QUIVER' (6 letters), which means to SHAKE slightly; 'JAR' (3 letters), which means to cause a sudden shock; 'QUAIL' (5 letters), which means to COWER in fear; 'EARTHQUAKE' (10 letters), which is a natural phenomenon caused by the shifting of tectonic plates; 'SHAKE' (5 letters), which means to move or vibrate rapidly; 'ROCK' (4 letters), which means to move back and forth; 'DREAD' (5 letters), which means to be filled with fear; 'shaking' (7 letters), which means to move or vibrate rapidly; 'JOLT' (4 letters), which means to cause a sudden shock; 'TREMBLE' (7 letters), which means to SHAKE uncontrollably; 'SHUDDER' (7 letters), which means to SHAKE involuntarily; 'DITHER' (6 letters), which means to be indecisive; 'TREMOR' (6 letters), which means a slight trembling; 'SEISM' (5 letters), which means an EARTHQUAKE; and 'SHIVER' (6 letters), which means to SHAKE involuntarily.