shaker

noun
/ˈʃeɪkɚ/US

Etymology

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

Definitions

  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. + 5 more definitions
    1. A musical percussion instrument filled with granular solids which produce a rhythmic…

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

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

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

    4. Pertaining to a distinctive style of furniture developed by the Shakers, characterised by…

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

    5. A surname.

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