Shaker
noun
A container used for shaking, mixing and storing liquids, like drinks or salad dressings.
I added some oil and vinegar to the salad shaker and gave it a good shake.
Often appears as...
- salad shaker
- cocktail shaker
noun
A person or thing that shakes.
Bill is a real mover and shaker in the business world.
Often appears as...
- mover and shaker
- shaker of hands
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Idiomatic
noun
A member of an American religious group, the Shakers, known for their simple living and energetic dancing during worship.
The Shakers are known for their unique style of furniture.
Often appears as...
- shaker religion
- shaker community
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Religious
noun
A device used in laboratories to mix liquids or other substances together.
The research assistant placed the test tubes in the lab shaker.
Often appears as...
- lab shaker
- laboratory shaker
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Technical
noun
A unit of sieve shakers used in cooking or in a laboratory.
The chef put the flour in the shaker to sift it.
Often appears as...
- flour shaker
- sugar shaker
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Technical
noun
A container used for shaking, mixing and storing liquids, like drinks or salad dressings.
I added some oil and vinegar to the salad shaker and gave it a good shake.
Often appears as...
- salad shaker
- cocktail shaker
noun
A person or thing that shakes.
Bill is a real mover and shaker in the business world.
Often appears as...
- mover and shaker
- shaker of hands
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A member of an American religious group, the Shakers, known for their simple living and energetic dancing during worship.
The Shakers are known for their unique style of furniture.
Often appears as...
- shaker religion
- shaker community
Usage tips
Religious
noun
A device used in laboratories to mix liquids or other substances together.
The research assistant placed the test tubes in the lab shaker.
Often appears as...
- lab shaker
- laboratory shaker
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A unit of sieve shakers used in cooking or in a laboratory.
The chef put the flour in the shaker to sift it.
Often appears as...
- flour shaker
- sugar shaker
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Utility Object
Remember 'shaker' usually refers to an item you manually use to mix contents by shaking.
Kitchen stores have a variety of shakers for different sauces.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Only Drinks
'Shaker' isn't limited to beverages; it's also for mixing dressings or spices.
My mom bought a new salad shaker for her vinaigrettes.
Pro Tip 1/2Utility Object
Remember 'shaker' usually refers to an item you manually use to mix contents by shaking.
Kitchen stores have a variety of shakers for different sauces.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Only Drinks
'Shaker' isn't limited to beverages; it's also for mixing dressings or spices.
My mom bought a new salad shaker for her vinaigrettes.
Pro Tip 1/2Utility Object
Remember 'shaker' usually refers to an item you manually use to mix contents by shaking.
Kitchen stores have a variety of shakers for different sauces.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Only Drinks
'Shaker' isn't limited to beverages; it's also for mixing dressings or spices.
My mom bought a new salad shaker for her vinaigrettes.
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Courage is contagious PIPE...
I think we should be conveyors of courage in the work that we do. And I think that we are the wall between the normal folks and the people that use their power to spread fear and hate, especially in times like these. So I'm going to ask you. Y'all the movers and the shakers,
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The Hidden Wonders of...
and how they make their way in the world. Here's the thing. A teaspoon of soil holds billions of organisms, things like bacteria, fungi, protists and archaea. These microbes are the movers and shakers of nature's carbon cycle.
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“Simple Gifts” PIPE ...
Orchestra performing a shaker him simple gifts composed by Joseph Brackett I'd like to recognize today's young performers but please hold your applause until the end Akili 17 on violin zebediah 18 on viola
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Where is home? - Pico...
and by the time I got up four hours have passed night had fallen and I went out under this great overturned salt shaker of stars and I could see the taillights of cars disappearing around the
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OH Finalist PIPE National...
received a lot of help from my friends at shaker who quiz me like there was no tomorrow my family also present me with my mom and brother asking me questions about anything whatever
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Clover Hogan: What to do...
This is something that all of the world's movers and shakers have known to be true. They weren't born leaders. They simply decided to make themselves personally responsible.
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The health benefits of...
shakers and a red nose. You know the old adage "laughter is the best medicine?" I hear that a lot. Now, at the same time, there are studies to support it, but right now,
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Teach every child about...
movers and shakers in America." And a month later, TED phoned me up and gave me this award. I'm here. So, my wish.
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Raspyni Brothers:...
Well, you know There you go ... Oh, yeah. Another one coming in. Tell them about our bio and stuff. Yeah. In our bio, some of you may have read that we've won two world juggling championships. And believe it or not, you don't win juggling champions for doing things with bullwhips or shaker cups.
Video examples
How Cicadas Become...
infamous brood of cicadas are blasting their mating calls across a big chunk of the united states we'll make the case that these fascinating creatures deserve respect even if you need earplugs to block them out and we'll go deeper into the world of fine salt shakers of death
Video examples
Courage is contagious PIPE...
I think we should be conveyors of courage in the work that we do. And I think that we are the wall between the normal folks and the people that use their power to spread fear and hate, especially in times like these. So I'm going to ask you. Y'all the movers and the shakers,
Video examples
The Hidden Wonders of...
and how they make their way in the world. Here's the thing. A teaspoon of soil holds billions of organisms, things like bacteria, fungi, protists and archaea. These microbes are the movers and shakers of nature's carbon cycle.
Video examples
“Simple Gifts” PIPE ...
Orchestra performing a shaker him simple gifts composed by Joseph Brackett I'd like to recognize today's young performers but please hold your applause until the end Akili 17 on violin zebediah 18 on viola
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Where is home? - Pico...
and by the time I got up four hours have passed night had fallen and I went out under this great overturned salt shaker of stars and I could see the taillights of cars disappearing around the
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OH Finalist PIPE National...
received a lot of help from my friends at shaker who quiz me like there was no tomorrow my family also present me with my mom and brother asking me questions about anything whatever
Video examples
Clover Hogan: What to do...
This is something that all of the world's movers and shakers have known to be true. They weren't born leaders. They simply decided to make themselves personally responsible.
Video examples
The health benefits of...
shakers and a red nose. You know the old adage "laughter is the best medicine?" I hear that a lot. Now, at the same time, there are studies to support it, but right now,
Video examples
Teach every child about...
movers and shakers in America." And a month later, TED phoned me up and gave me this award. I'm here. So, my wish.
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Sloane Crosley
American Writer
The trick to scrambled eggs is to remove half the milk from the container and shake what's left as hard as you can, like a cocktail shaker, before you whisk it into the eggs.
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Lewis Howes
American Author
As a business owner who is looking to market his or her company, you should be on the lookout for opportunities to get face time with movers and shakers in your network.
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Roger Stone
American Politician
Your cocktail shaker can be smooth chrome or hammered aluminum. It must both conduct cold and look sophisticated at the same time.
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Jeannette Walls
American Writer
I liked movers and shakers more than celebrities. I wasn't that interested in celebrities. I grew up without a TV.
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Douglas Coupland
Canadian Author
Fondue sets, martini shakers and juicing machines: three things the world could live completely without.
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EJ Johnson
American Celebrity
I certainly think it's important to build relationships with movers and shakers in the fashion industry.
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Marc Newson
Australian Designer
I made some salt and pepper shakers a while back and waited three years for them to come.
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Tony Gonzalez
American Athlete
I'm so interested in people's journeys and what makes them tick, the movers and shakers.
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Samin Nosrat
American Chef
Growing up, I thought salt belonged in a shaker at the table and nowhere else.
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Theodore Sturgeon
American Writer
The movers and shakers have always been obsessive nuts.
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Sloane Crosley
American Writer
The trick to scrambled eggs is to remove half the milk from the container and shake what's left as hard as you can, like a cocktail shaker, before you whisk it into the eggs.
Quote examples
Lewis Howes
American Author
As a business owner who is looking to market his or her company, you should be on the lookout for opportunities to get face time with movers and shakers in your network.
Quote examples
Roger Stone
American Politician
Your cocktail shaker can be smooth chrome or hammered aluminum. It must both conduct cold and look sophisticated at the same time.
Quote examples
Jeannette Walls
American Writer
I liked movers and shakers more than celebrities. I wasn't that interested in celebrities. I grew up without a TV.
Quote examples
Douglas Coupland
Canadian Author
Fondue sets, martini shakers and juicing machines: three things the world could live completely without.
Quote examples
EJ Johnson
American Celebrity
I certainly think it's important to build relationships with movers and shakers in the fashion industry.
Quote examples
Marc Newson
Australian Designer
I made some salt and pepper shakers a while back and waited three years for them to come.
Quote examples
Tony Gonzalez
American Athlete
I'm so interested in people's journeys and what makes them tick, the movers and shakers.
Quote examples
Samin Nosrat
American Chef
Growing up, I thought salt belonged in a shaker at the table and nowhere else.
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Theodore Sturgeon
American Writer
The movers and shakers have always been obsessive nuts.
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