shaker

BrE /ˈʃeɪkə/ AmE /ˈʃeɪkər/

noun en → es

1 COCKTAIL MAKING [singular] B2

a container with a lid that has holes in it, used for mixing drinks by shaking them

batidor de coctelería

  • use a shaker to mix drinks

Collocations shaker cocktail · mix in a shaker

  • She uses a shaker to make her cocktails.

    Ella usa un batidor para hacer sus cócteles.

2 VIBRATION [singular] C1

a device that produces vibrations, used for massaging or exercising muscles

vibrador, masajeador

  • use a shaker to massage
  • exercise with a shaker

Collocations shaker massager · vibration exercise

  • He uses a shaker for muscle relaxation.

    Él usa un vibrador para relajar los músculos.

3 EARTHQUAKE [singular] C1

a device that measures the strength of earthquakes

sismógrafo, registrador sísmico

  • use a shaker to measure earthquakes

Collocations earthquake shaker · seismic measurement

  • Scientists use a shaker to study seismic activity.

    Los científicos usan un sismógrafo para estudiar la actividad sísmica.

4 ELECTRONICS [singular] C1

a device that produces a signal or sound by shaking it

generador de señales, emisor de sonido

  • use a shaker to produce signals

Collocations signal generator · sound emitter

  • The device is used as a signal shaker.

    El dispositivo se usa como generador de señales.

5 MUSICAL INSTRUMENT [singular] C1

a musical instrument that makes sound when shaken

instrumento musical, maraca

  • use a shaker to make music

Collocations musical shaker · rhythm instrument

  • She plays the shaker in the band.

    Ella toca la maraca en la banda.

6 SPORTS [singular] C1

a device used in sports for shaking or vibrating

dispositivo deportivo, vibrador de entrenamiento

  • use a shaker to train

Collocations training shaker · vibration device

  • Athletes use the shaker for training.

    Los atletas usan el dispositivo para entrenar.

7 ELECTRONIC COMPONENT [singular] C1

a small electronic component that can be shaken to produce a signal or sound

componente electrónico, generador de señales

  • use an electronic shaker

Collocations electronic component · signal generator

  • The circuit includes a small shaker.

    El circuito incluye un pequeño generador de señales.

8 ART [singular] C1

a device used in art to create texture or movement by shaking it

dispositivo artístico, vibrador creativo

  • use a shaker for art

Collocations artistic shaker · creative device

  • The artist uses the shaker to create texture.

    El artista usa el dispositivo para crear textura.