Turner
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɝ.nɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Turner is a noun meaning One who or that which turns.
Meaning
One who or that which turns.
More Meanings
- A person who turns and shapes wood etc. on a lathe.
- A kitchen utensil used for turning food.
- (zoology) A variety of pigeon; a tumbler.
- (cricket) A very dry pitch on which the ball will turn with ease.
- (sports) An acrobat or gymnast, especially (historical) a member of the German Turnvereine, German-American gymnastic clubs that also served as nationalist political groups.
- (historical) An old Scottish copper coin worth two pence, issued by King James VI.
Example Sentences
Everyone kept turning around and craning their necks to look at the gaps, and Miss Griffin gave all the turners and craners paralyzing stares whenever she caught their eye.
Word Forms
- turners
Synonyms for turner
Depending on context, synonyms include spatula.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tuner, parsonage, metalworker, toolmaker, spinner, twister.
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