a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
"The mechanic carefully reassembled the engine, replacing each piece of the shook that had been stored in crates since the factory closed."
A set of pieces for making a cask or box, usually wood.
"The cooper carefully shook each stave to test its flexibility before assembling the barrel."
In plain English: A shook is an old-fashioned word for someone who has been severely frightened or upset by something scary.
"The sudden movement in the car caused a shaken feeling that made everyone feel sick."
Usage: Shook is the past tense and past participle of shake, not a noun referring to wooden stave sets. Use it as an adjective only when describing someone who feels rattled or shocked by an event.
To pack (staves, etc.) in a shook.
"The dog shook its wet fur after coming in from the rain."
simple past tense of shake.
In plain English: To shook means to move something back and forth quickly, usually by shaking your head no.
"The strong wind shook the old tree branch until it broke off."
Shaken up; rattled; shocked or surprised.
"After hearing the shocking news, she was completely shaken up and couldn't stop trembling."
In plain English: Shook means feeling extremely nervous, anxious, or scared about something that is going to happen soon.
"The old man's shaky hands shook with age."
A surname.
"Shook was born in London and later became a renowned architect known by his family name."
The word "shook" comes from a root meaning "bundle," originally referring to a bundle of sheaves. This same origin is also seen in the related word "shock."