He could feel the shimmy in the steering wheel. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
At the cash register, Roy cracked a package of pennies like an egg and let the coins shimmy into the bowl of the money drawer. From Wordnik.com. [Salem Falls]
This technology senses for irregularity in wheel balance and the related steering wheel vibration - or "shimmy" - it can cause. From Wordnik.com. [Autoblog] Reference
"They expect to have a cure through a shimmy, which is part of the repair that we will do on the accelerator pedal," he said. From Wordnik.com. [cbs4denver.com] Reference
The custard should "shimmy" a bit when you shake the pan; it will firm up more as it cools. From Wordnik.com. [Thanksgiving Recipes: Stuffing, Turkey, Sides & Desserts From Celebrity Chefs] Reference
In Birmingham the Liberal Democrats are convinced that a Muslim party are attempting some kind of shimmy with the ballot papers. From Wordnik.com. [May 30, 2004] Reference
They looked so cold in the window with nothing but a "shimmy" on, and fairly ached to be dressed, and nursed, and sung to. From Wordnik.com. [Back Home] Reference
OGUNNAIKE: Can you show me how to shake my shimmy?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 17, 2007] Reference
I found a crab with a swim trying to do the shimmy. From Wordnik.com. [Blind Willie McTell Lyrics] Reference
(Who wouldn't try out a shimmy called the "Wild Rumpus"?). From Wordnik.com. [Technology: Throw The Books At 'Em] Reference
I just caught myself doing a little torso-shimmy at my desk. From Wordnik.com. [bluemeany Diary Entry] Reference
Senate primary did an impromptu victory shimmy at the podium?. From Wordnik.com. [Voter Revolt: A Giant-Killer In Illinois] Reference
With a little giggle and a sly shimmy, Nora let the robe fall open. From Wordnik.com. [Mistress for a Weekend]
The glasses shimmy, tilt, cascade over the edge, smash on the floor. From Wordnik.com. [Tango] Reference
They then grapple hooks over, they shimmy up, and they get on board. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 11, 2009] Reference
And for the shimmy, even though the dance had originated in New York. From Wordnik.com. [Futures Imperfect]
You could feel it better, like a vibrating shimmy up through your toes. From Wordnik.com. [grouse Diary Entry] Reference
Before then, sure, I'd seen her signature shimmy countless times on "TRL.". From Wordnik.com. [Live And In Concert] Reference
M. O'BRIEN: I hear they -- I hear they shimmy a little bit over 200, though. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 4, 2006] Reference
shimmy shimmy yah on into that good night, you beautiful man you. last - next. From Wordnik.com. [idiot-milk Diary Entry] Reference
No word yet if the dancing Saddam doll will shimmy into U.S. stores this year. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 1, 2004] Reference
But I still shimmy without shame in the recliner when advised to Not Fade Away. From Wordnik.com. [outfoxed Diary Entry] Reference
They go around this wall; I shimmy around the wall so I won't fall in the creek. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Aug 6, 2007] Reference
The wheels began to jump and shimmy, as if going over stones or cracked pavement. From Wordnik.com. [Shiver]
He waited for her to sit, to shimmy, to get herself all situated and comfortable. From Wordnik.com. [mostly normal] Reference
And a check of the horrible shimmy it has picked up around 35-40 mph, and 70-75 mph. From Wordnik.com. [grouse Diary Entry] Reference
I saw him through the window of my study doing some kind of a shimmy with the shovel. From Wordnik.com. [Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive, or, Two Miles a Minute on the Rails] Reference
KELLAN: The bees shimmy and shake and point their bodies in the direction of the food. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 28, 2003] Reference
They've seen it all for years and got nothin 'to lose, so get down on the floor shimmy. From Wordnik.com. [The House Is Rockin' lyrics] Reference
And who can argue with anyone who can shimmy barefoot and even float across the Apollo stage?. From Wordnik.com. [Soul Survivors] Reference
Apparently, Norris lost enough weight to shimmy his way through a one-foot-wide exhaust vent. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 20, 2008] Reference
And the rest is - for lack of a better expression - shimmy, shimmy coco pop, shimmy, shimmy wow. From Wordnik.com. [One Sudan Marriage Ritual: An Alluring Dance] Reference
I thought maybe I could shimmy up there and get her, but I just didn't have the strength to do it. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Mar 29, 2007] Reference
She began to work on her trousers and he lifted her from the table and ordered, “Now, shimmy.”. From Wordnik.com. [Couple Most Likely To]
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