shaker

spargisale, spargipepe

Piccolo recipiente con fori nel coperchio, usato per spargere sale o spezie sul cibo.

In inglese semplice: A small container with holes in its lid, used to sprinkle salt or similar things onto food.

• Pass me the salt shaker, please.
• The pepper shaker was empty.
• She refilled both shakers before dinner.

Sinonimi: cruet, caster

Espressioni comuni: salt shaker, pepper shaker, sugar shaker

shaker, sonaglio

Strumento con piccoli elementi liberi all’interno che producono suoni quando viene agitato avanti e indietro.

In inglese semplice: A musical instrument containing small loose pieces that make a sound when you move it back and forth.

• She played a shaker with the band.
• The children made shakers from empty bottles.
• A small shaker added rhythm to the song.

Espressioni comuni: play a shaker, egg shaker, percussion shaker

agitatore, persona influente

Persona o dispositivo che scuote qualcosa; anche una persona attiva e influente negli affari o nella società.

In inglese semplice: A person or device that shakes things; also someone active and influential in business or society.

• The laboratory shaker mixed the liquid.
• She became a mover and shaker in local business.
• The machine has a shaker that removes loose dirt.

Espressioni comuni: mover and shaker, mechanical shaker, laboratory shaker