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Shaker Common

Shaker has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a person who wields power and influence

"a shaker of traditional beliefs"

"movers and shakers in the business world"

2

a member of Christian group practicing celibacy and communal living and common possession of property and separation from the world

"After joining the Shakers in Vermont, Elias took a solemn vow to live without owning anything personal."

3

a container in which something can be shaken

"The recipe called for heavy cream, so I grabbed a jar and used it as a shaker to mix in the spices before pouring it over the pasta."

4

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

"The old man reached for his medicine shaker to dispense a few pills before dinner."

5

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

Adjective
1

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

"The antique sideboard in the living room is a classic shaker piece, valued for its clean lines and lack of ornamentation."