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shaker

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See also Shaker

Word parts

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shake + -er

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Singular
shaker

Plural
shakers

A salt shaker and a pepper shaker.
Two shakers for making music.
  1. (countable) Salt and pepper shakers are containers of salt or pepper with small holes in the top for shaking the contents onto your food.
  2. (countable) (music) A shaker is an rhythm instrument that makes a sound when you shake it.
  3. (countable) A mover and shaker is a person who is very active socially or in business.
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