shaker

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see also: Shaker

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ˈʃeɪkɚ/

Noun

shaker (plural shakers)

1. A person or thing that shakes, or by means of which something is shaken.
2. A variety of pigeon.
3. One who holds railroad spikes while they are hammered.
4. A musical percussion instrument filled with granular solids which produce a rhythmic sound when shaken.
5. A kind of straight-sided, stackable glass for beer, soda, etc.

Translations

• Italian: chi agita, (for cocktails or drinks) shaker, ((for salt)) saliera, (for sugar) zuccheriera
• Russian: ше́йкер

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Shaker

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Noun

shaker (plural shakers)

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

Translations

• Portuguese: shaker

Adjective

shaker (not comparable)

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

Proper noun

1. Surname

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