Definitions for salt shakerˈsɔltˌʃeɪ kər

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

salt′shak`erˈsɔltˌʃeɪ kər(n.)

  1. a shaker for salt.

Origin of salt shaker:

1890–95, Amer.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. saltshaker, salt shaker(noun)

    a shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling salt

Wiktionary

  1. salt shaker(Noun)

    A small container designed to hold salt and facilitate sprinkling it on food for seasoning purposes.

  2. Origin: From salt + shaker


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