(uncountable) Eloquent language, especially English; poetry. / (countable) A playwright of the standing of William Shakespeare

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

One of a Christian Protestant religious sect who do not marry.

Pertaining to a distinctive style of furniture developed by the Shakers, characterised by functionality and minimalist designs.

A surname.

(slang) Extortion, especially through blackmail / (slang) A thorough search; a frisk / A trial or test period, especially of a ship or aircraft / An improvised bed.

that tests the performance of a ship or aircraft

(usually in the plural) Someone who has power and influence in a field or activity; one who accomplishes tasks, who gets things done.

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

plural of mover and shaker