A container with holes in the top used to sprinkle or distribute something like salt, pepper, or powdered sugar.
Shaker comes directly from the verb 'shake' plus the agent suffix '-er,' meaning 'one that shakes.' It's a straightforward tool name based on its function.
The Shakers were a religious sect that named themselves for their ecstatic shaking movements—and they're also famous for inventing incredibly practical designs including the iconic wooden shaker furniture style.
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