shaker

noun, adj — 8 senses

shaker

nounalso spelled Shaker

US /ˈʃeɪkɚ/

Etymology From shake + -er.

1

A person or thing that shakes, or by means of which something is shaken.

2

A container from which granular condiments are shaken so as to be sprinkled onto food.

  • Near-synonyms: cruet, caster (sometimes synonymous)
3

A variety of pigeon.

4

One who holds railroad spikes while they are hammered.

5

A musical percussion instrument filled with granular solids which produce a rhythmic sound when shaken.

6

A kind of straight-sided, stackable glass for beer, soda, etc.

Derived terms
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Shaker

adj

Etymology From shake + -er, from the movements of the members in dancing, which forms a part of their worship.

1

Pertaining to a distinctive style of furniture developed by the Shakers, characterised by functionality and minimalist designs.

Derived terms
Shaker cabinet, Shaker door, Shaker kitchen

Shaker

noun

Etymology From shake + -er, from the movements of the members in dancing, which forms a part of their worship.

1

One of a Christian Protestant religious sect who do not marry.

Derived terms
Shakerdom, Shakeress, Shaker Heights, Shakerish, Shakerism, Shakerlike

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