cup shake

noun

wind shake.

Origin of cup shake

¹

First recorded in 1785–95; so called because wood so damaged separates into concentric, cuplike pieces

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How to use cup shake in a sentence

cup shake is often associated with other forms of shake, and not infrequently shows traces of decay.
The Mechanical Properties of Wood | Samuel J. Record
A local defect somewhat similar in effect to cup shake is known as rind gall.
The Mechanical Properties of Wood | Samuel J. Record

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