shakeout
nounEtymology From shake + out.
1
An event that causes marginal constituents to be eliminated.
- The dot-com shakeout of the 1990s left only the most durable, most profitable, and most well backed companies surviving.
2
Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The separation of molds from their flask, the castings from the molding sand, and potentially the cores from the castings.
3
The shaking of an object to spread it wide and eject any debris.
- A cargo parachute that has been packed and issued for use, but not actually used for airdrop, does not require a shakeout.1989, Organizational and DS Maintenance Manual:
4
Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports The shaking of one's arms or legs, in order to resist muscle fatigue.