shaker
shaker — noun
- shakersingular
- shakersplural
1. A container that has a lid which seals tightly, designed for mixing cocktails an
A container that has a lid which seals tightly, designed for mixing cocktails and other drinks through vigorous shaking.
Astrid poured the gin and vermouth into the shaker before adding ice.
compound: cocktail shaker (typical context)
Obi's silver cocktail shaker was a birthday gift from his bartender brother.
possessive + adjective + compound noun pattern
The bartender filled the shaker halfway with ice and shook it hard for ten seconds.
Lien bought a stainless steel shaker for making cocktails at home parties.
After she finished mixing the drinks, Paloma rinsed the shaker with warm water.
- cocktail shaker
the full compound name that specifies the purpose of the container
文法句型
a + shaker
noun + shaker
shaker + of + noun
用法筆記
Often accompanied by a modifier such as 'cocktail' or an adjective specifying material; 'shaker' alone in a bar context normally implies a cocktail shaker.
常見錯誤
2. A storage container whose lid has tiny openings, allowing a fine powder to fall
A storage container whose lid has tiny openings, allowing a fine powder to fall onto food when the container is turned over and shaken.
Hana reached for the salt shaker but found that it was empty.
compound: salt shaker
The pepper shaker on the table had holes that released too much spice.
compound: pepper shaker
Ziad tapped the sugar shaker gently over his bowl of oatmeal.
Before dinner, Tyler refilled the salt shaker from a large bag of sea salt.
- salt cellar
a small open dish without holes, used for salt; more common in British English
文法句型
a + adjective + shaker
noun + shaker
用法筆記
Most commonly appears as part of a compound noun: salt shaker, pepper shaker, or sugar shaker. The word 'shaker' alone is less frequent for this sense.
常見錯誤
3. A small cup or container used for holding dice while you shake them, before lett
A small cup or container used for holding dice while you shake them, before letting them fall onto a surface during a board game.
Diego picked up the dice shaker and gave it three good shakes before rolling.
compound: dice shaker
Sivan's leather dice shaker rattled loudly as she tossed the dice.
Tyler passed the shaker to the next player after his turn was finished.
In the boxed game, the plastic dice shaker also stored the playing pieces.
- dice cup
the more common term found in board game rule books
文法句型
a + noun + shaker
the + shaker
用法筆記
Often called a 'dice cup' in board game instructions. A dice shaker is typically smaller than a cocktail shaker and made of plastic, leather, or wood.
4. Any container, tool, or machine designed to shake objects or materials, such as
Any container, tool, or machine designed to shake objects or materials, such as a paint-mixing device or a laboratory apparatus.
The lab technician used a paint shaker to blend the chemicals before the experiment.
compound: paint shaker
Henry attached the jar to the lab shaker and set the timer to five minutes.
compound: lab shaker (laboratory context)
A simple salad shaker can help you mix dressing ingredients in just a few seconds.
The industrial shaker separated the tiny metal particles from the sand during the process.
文法句型
a + noun + shaker
adjective + shaker
用法筆記
Almost always used with a preceding modifier that specifies the purpose or material (paint shaker, lab shaker, industrial shaker). The word 'shaker' alone without context is ambiguous between this sense and sense 1.
5. A person who has a lot of power and influence within a particular organization,
A person who has a lot of power and influence within a particular organization, industry, or community, and who actively causes things to happen or change.
Astrid is a real mover and shaker in the local film scene around Vancouver.
fixed phrase: mover and shaker
Before retiring, Obi was one of the biggest movers and shakers in international banking.
plural: movers and shakers + of + domain
The conference brought together movers and shakers from technology companies across the globe.
To get the education reform plan approved, convince the movers and shakers on the board.
- influencer
a more modern term often used for social media figures; broader and less formal
- power broker
emphasizes using power and connections to influence decisions, especially in politics
- heavy hitter
informal; suggests significant financial or political weight
- follower
someone who does not lead or make important decisions
文法句型
mover(s) and shaker(s)
the movers and shakers of + noun
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the fixed pair 'mover and shaker' (singular) or 'movers and shakers' (plural). The word 'shaker' alone does not carry this meaning and will be understood as a container.
常見錯誤
6. Someone belonging to a Christian movement that started in England during the 170
Someone belonging to a Christian movement that started in England during the 1700s and later grew in the United States, whose followers live in simple communities, do not marry, and are known for making plain, well-crafted furniture and household goods.
The Shaker community built simple, beautifully designed wooden furniture that is still admired today.
Shaker (capitalized) as a proper noun
Reuben studied the history of the Shakers for his university research paper on religious communities.
Shaker villages still attract visitors who admire the quiet lifestyle and handmade crafts.
A small group of Shakers in Maine still follows the traditional rules of their faith.
文法句型
the Shakers
a Shaker
Shaker + noun
用法筆記
Always capitalized when referring to the religious group. The name comes from the shaking movements that were part of their worship services. Often used attributively: Shaker furniture, Shaker design.