Noun
/læˈtɛr.əl ˈʃeɪ.kər/
A lateral shaker refers to a device or mechanism that operates in a side-to-side motion, commonly used in various engineering applications, like in physics experiments, to simulate lateral movements. It can be utilized in fields such as material testing, seismic design, or even in laboratory settings to shake samples.
The term is less frequent in everyday language and usually appears in specialized contexts, primarily in scientific, engineering, or educational materials. It is more commonly used in written contexts, such as academic papers or technical manuals, than in spoken language.
(Исследователи использовали боковой шейкер, чтобы протестировать устойчивость модели здания под сейсмическими условиями.)
To demonstrate the effects of earthquakes, the teacher used a lateral shaker in the classroom.
(Чтобы продемонстрировать эффекты землетрясений, учитель использовал боковой шейкер в классе.)
The lateral shaker was crucial in the process of simulating the impact of lateral forces on the structure.
While "lateral shaker" itself is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions, "shake" and "lateral" can be found in various phrases. Below are some idiomatic expressions that include the word "shake" and its translations:
(Внести изменения и создать настроение.)
Shake a leg - To hurry up or get moving.
(Пошевелитесь или поторопитесь.)
Shake hands with someone - To greet someone or come to a mutual agreement.
(Пожать кому-то руку или прийти к соглашению.)
A shake of the head - A gesture indicating disagreement or refusal.
(Покачивание головой – жест, указывающий на несогласие или отказ.)
Make someone shake in their boots - To scare or frighten someone.
The word "lateral" derives from the Latin word "lateralis" which means "of the side." The word "shaker" comes from the verb "shake," which is derived from Middle English "shake," meaning to move back and forth or side to side.
Synonyms: - Side-to-side motion device - Lateral motion apparatus
Antonyms: - Vertical shaker - Upward-moving device