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  • noun Plural form of headshake.

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Examples

  • I swapped headshakes with Linda as the fraternal wrangling raged.

    The Devil's Bedpost 2010

  • Relieved, the adults exchanged smiles and headshakes, retaking their seats, catastrophe averted.

    Masked Lou Anders 2010

  • It wants to dog deep, throwing headshakes and running for cover until it either pops the hook or gets wrenched back to the surface.

    Flat Chances With Giant Stripers 2008

  • Relieved, the adults exchanged smiles and headshakes, retaking their seats, catastrophe averted.

    Masked Lou Anders 2010

  • The only responses were a few random headshakes, whispered “nos” and one loud “Heck no”.

    Richard Paul Evans Ebook Christmas Set Richard Paul Evans 2009

  • She was all headshakes and nods, headshakes and nods.

    The Worst Years of Your Life Mark Jude Poirier 2007

  • She shut it quickly, and her eyes went to Jeka, who gave the slightest of headshakes.

    Ordermaster Modesitt, L. E. 2005

  • Kharl looked at Sanyle and gave the slightest of headshakes.

    Wellspring of Chaos Modesitt, L. E. 2004

  • But she hushed them, with frowns and headshakes, to a bout of whispering, or the loud, hissing noise children make in its stead; under fire of which it was still harder to fix his thoughts.

    Ultima Thule 2003

  • I swapped headshakes with Linda as the fraternal wrangling raged.

    Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine 2003

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