shaker
any of various containers for shaking beverages to mix the ingredients: a cocktail shaker.
a dredger or caster.
(initial capital letter) a member of the Millennial Church, originating in England in the middle of the 18th century and brought to the U.S. in 1774, advocating celibacy, common ownership of property, and a strict and simple way of life: so called from their practice of shaking during religious services.
(initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to a style of something produced by Shakers and characterized by simplicity of form, lack of ornamentation, fine craftsmanship, and functionality.
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Cap and seal the shaker for 30 seconds so the cocktail is infused with smoke.
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Obgu did a full-length study of this in shaker Heights, Ohio, where the problem is unmistakable, and heartbreaking.
He was once the golden child, the son of a Latin music legend, a hip-shaker with more substance than Ricky Martin.
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Pour into a shaker and transfer back and forth between shaker and cup several times.
Chill about six ounces of vodka in a shaker with ice, then strain into a martini glass.
The children did as the little cook requested, sprinkled on a little salt from the salt shaker, and took a taste.
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The Box-Car Children | Gertrude Chandler WarnerYet thence the more did the bit-shaker the treasure's guardian, the warrior chief, drag to death.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonEdward picked up the Banner and pretended to read it, while Janet collected the salt and put it back into the shaker.
The Dwelling Place of Light, Complete | Winston ChurchillAdd sterile glass beads and shake thoroughly in a mechanical shaker for about thirty minutes, or whip with an egg-whisk.
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British Dictionary definitions for shaker
/ (ˈʃeɪkə) /
a person or thing that shakes
a container, often having a perforated top, from which something, such as a condiment, is shaken
a container in which the ingredients of alcoholic drinks are shaken together
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Other Idioms and Phrases with shaker
see mover and shaker.
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