shaker
shaker Lexical Profile
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• noun
A container specifically designed for mixing ingredients by shaking, such as a cocktail shaker, or a small dispenser with a perforated top used for distributing condiments like salt or pepper.
"The bartender vigorously mixed the martini in a stainless steel shaker before straining it into a chilled glass."
A person or entity that exerts significant influence and initiates change, often within a specific industry or social sphere (usually used in the phrase 'movers and shakers').
"As one of the prime movers and shakers in the tech industry, she frequently dictates market trends."
(Usually capitalized) A member of the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, a Christian sect founded in the 18th century, renowned for their celibate lifestyle, ecstatic worship dances, and minimalist, finely crafted furniture.
"The local history museum features an exquisite collection of original Shaker chairs, prized for their simplicity and functional elegance."
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to the religious sect or their distinctive style of minimalist furniture, 'Shaker' is capitalized. The uncapitalized form typically refers to a container for mixing or dispensing.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'schaker', equivalent to 'shake' + '-er'. The religious sect derived its name in the late 18th century from their trembling movements during ecstatic worship.
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