spinner

noun

spin·ner | \ ˈspi-nər

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Definition of spinner

1 : one that spins

2 : a fisherman's lure consisting of a spoon, blade, or set of wings that revolves when drawn through the water

3 : a conical sheet metal fairing that is attached to an airplane propeller boss and revolves with it

4 : a movable arrow that is spun on its dial to indicate the number or kind of moves a player may make in a board game

5 : spin doctor

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For the sabzi: Pick the leaves, and combine in a ratio of 1:1:1:1 Rinse leaves and spin dry in an herb spinner. — CBS News, "The Dish: Chef Anya Fernald shares her signature recipes," 24 Aug. 2019 But lightning never strikes twice on the same carton of eggs, and not even a fidget spinner nor AirPods could get an egg to be the most popular post on the platform. — Dami Lee, The Verge, "TikTok turns one: its first 12 months, as told through TikToks," 2 Aug. 2019 To wash the herbs, separate the sprigs and put them into a salad spinner. — Martha Holmberg, The Denver Post, "How to push fresh herbs beyond the garnish: Use with abundance and abandon," 15 July 2019 Indeed, commercial revenue sales from Asian markets are known to be big money spinners for Europe's biggest clubs, so concluding a deal for Chen makes sense off the field financially, as well as on it. — SI.com, "Exclusive: Premier League Quartet Interested in Chinese Goalkeeper After Toulon Scouting Mission," 24 June 2019 For years, Macau was a money spinner for global gambling companies. — Jacky Wong, WSJ, "Melco’s Gamble Down Under Could Pay Off," 31 May 2019 The permissible items typically are ground fireworks, such as spinners that emit sparks but don't explode. — Perry Vandell, azcentral, "Here's where you can use fireworks in Arizona," 27 June 2019 Berkley Gulp trout bait or live worms under a small bubble get them, as do wet flies and tiny spinners. — Frank Sargeant, al.com, "Friday Fishing Report: Bass are biting at Lake Guntersville," 21 June 2019 How: Fly-fishing with dry flies and streamers, casting spoons and spinners, bait fishing. — Jordan Rodriguez, idahostatesman, "You know about perch, bass. But you also should try catching walleye, tiger trout. | Idaho Statesman," 19 Mar. 2018

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spinner

noun

English Language Learners Definition of spinner

: someone or something that spins yarn or thread

: a small device that spins and that is used by fishermen to attract fish

cricket : a bowler who throws the ball so that it spins

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