movement, motility, motion, move - a change of position that does not entail a change of location; "the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise"; "movement is a sign of life"; "an impatient move of his hand"; "gastrointestinal motility"

shake, agitate - move or cause to move back and forth; "The chemist shook the flask vigorously"; "My hands were shaking"

wag, waggle - move from side to side; "The happy dog wagged his tail"