spinner
ˈspɪnər
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Definition of spinner - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
rotating thingperson or thing that spins
  • The spinner worked tirelessly at the loom.
revolver twirler
2.
craftperson who spins thread or yarn
  • The spinner worked diligently at her spinning wheel..
3.
cricketTECH.UKplayer who bowls in cricket specializing in spin bowlingTECH.UK
  • The team's spinner took five wickets in the match..
twirler
4.
toysRaretoy that spins on a central axisRare
  • The fidget spinner kept him entertained for hours.
top whirligig
5.
Jamaican cuisineRaredumpling shaped by spinning in handsRare
  • The soup was served with spinners.
cake dumpling fritter
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Images of spinner

  • spinner: toy that spins on a central axis
    toy that spins on a central axis
  • spinner: dumpling shaped by spinning in hands
    dumpling shaped by spinning in hands
  • spinner: device spun in games to choose a number
    device spun in games to choose a number
  • spinner: record turntable or CD player
    record turntable or CD player
  • spinner: ornamental hubcap that spins independently
    ornamental hubcap that spins independently
  • spinner: fishing lure with a rotating blade
    fishing lure with a rotating blade

Expressions with spinner

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small toy spun between fingers for stress relief
He played with his fidget spinner during class.
small toy with a ball bearing in the center
He played with a finger spinner during the meeting.
something that generates continuous income or wealth
The new app became a money-spinner for the developers.
kitchen device used to wash and remove excess water from salad greens
She used a salad spinner to dry the lettuce after washing it..
person who spins signs to attract attention
The sign spinner danced on the corner to attract customers.
device spun between fingers for stress relief
She used a hand spinner to calm her nerves before the exam.

Origin of spinner

Old English, spinnan (to spin)

Terms with spinner included in their meaning

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noisy spinner
firework that jumps with small explosions
thread spinner
woman who spins thread for a living
delivery
cricket ball bowled by a leg spinner spinning from leg to off
wind spinner
toy that spins around, often driven by wind

Examples of spinner in a sentence

  • She was known as the fastest spinner in town.
  • The spinner crafted beautiful yarn.
  • A skilled spinner can work for hours.
  • The spinner's technique baffled the batsmen.
  • A skilled spinner can change the course of a game.
  • She collected every type of spinner available.

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  1. French:fileuse, lanceur à effet, ...
  2. German:Dreher, Spinnerin, ...
  3. Italian:filatore, lanciatore di spin, ...
  4. Spanish:hilandero, tejedora, ...
  5. Portuguese:fiandeiro, fiandeira, ...
  6. Chinese:旋转器, 纺纱工, ...
  7. Japanese:紡績工, 糸紡ぎ, ...
  8. Arabic:دَوّار, غَزَّال, ...
  9. Hebrew:טוֹוֶה, טוֹוָה, ...
  10. Russian:прядильщик, крутильщик, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прядильник, спінер, ...
  12. Hindi:घूमने वाला, धागा कातने वाला, ...
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