shakeress

/ˈʃækərɛs/

Definitions

1. noun

A woman who shakes something, especially a cocktail or a snow globe.

“The bartender’s wife was a skilled shakeress, able to mix the perfect cocktail.”

2. noun

A female servant whose task includes shaking or agitating something, especially a laundry or a bed.

“The shakeress was tasked with shaking the bedclothes to remove the wrinkles.”

Synonyms

  • agitator
  • mixer
  • shaker

Antonyms

  • settler
  • stillness