shaker

English

/ˈʃeɪkɚ/

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

Etymology

Suffix from English shake.

Origin

English

shake

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