Shaker: meaning, definitions and examples
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shaker
[ หสeษชkษr ]
furniture
A shaker is a type of furniture with a simple and elegant design, typically made of wood. It is known for its clean lines and craftsmanship.
Synonyms
artisan, carpenter, craftsman.
Examples of usage
- The bedroom set includes a shaker-style bed frame and nightstand.
- The dining room table is a beautiful shaker piece.
religion
A shaker is a member of a religious sect that originated in the United States in the 18th century. They are known for their communal living, pacifism, and ecstatic forms of worship.
Synonyms
believer, follower, sect member.
Examples of usage
- The shakers live in a community where they share all possessions.
- She was fascinated by the history of the shakers.
Translations
Translations of the word "shaker" in other languages:
๐ต๐น shaker
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเฅเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Shaker
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengocok
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะนะบะตั
๐ต๐ฑ shaker
๐ฏ๐ต ใทใงใผใซใผ
๐ซ๐ท shaker
๐ช๐ธ coctelera
๐น๐ท ลeker
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ด์ปค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดููุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ shaker
๐ธ๐ฐ shaker
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็ถ
๐ธ๐ฎ shaker
๐ฎ๐ธ hristari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะนะบะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลeyker
๐ฒ๐ฝ coctelera
Etymology
The word 'shaker' has a dual origin. The furniture term comes from the Shaker religious group, who were known for their simple and practical designs. The religious term 'shaker' originated from the shaking movements that were part of their worship practices. The Shaker movement began in England in the 18th century and later spread to America, where the community thrived before declining in the 20th century.
See also: shake, shakedown, shakes, shakily, shakiness, shaking, shakingly, shaky, unshakeable.