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adj
Pertaining to a distinctive style of furniture developed by the Shakers, characterised by functionality and minimalist designs.
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name
A surname.
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noun
A person or thing that shakes, or by means of which something is shaken.
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noun
A person or thing that shakes, or by means of which something is shaken.
A container from which granular condiments are shaken so as to be sprinkled onto food.
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Synonyms: cruet, caster
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noun
A variety of pigeon.
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noun
One who holds railroad spikes while they are hammered.
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noun
A musical percussion instrument filled with granular solids which produce a rhythmic sound when shaken.
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noun
A kind of straight-sided, stackable glass for beer, soda, etc.
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noun
One of a Christian Protestant religious sect who do not marry.
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Synonyms: Shaking Quaker
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noun
a container in which something can be shaken
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Broader terms: container
Narrower terms: caster, castor, cocktail shaker, pepper shaker, pepper box, pepper pot, saltshaker, salt shaker
noun
a member of Christian group practicing celibacy and communal living and common possession of property and separation from the world
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noun
a person who wields power and influence
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Synonyms: mover and shaker
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Broader terms: person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul
History
From shake + -er, from the movements of the members in dancing, which forms a part of their worship.
From Arabic.
From shake + -er.
Across languages
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