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turner

/ˈtɜːnə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɜːɹnəɹ/

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noun

One who or that which turns.

Examples :

"The old hand-cranked ice cream maker was a slow but effective turner, ensuring the ice cream froze evenly. "

machine job person

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A person who turns and shapes wood etc. on a lathe

Examples :

"The furniture maker was a skilled turner, creating beautiful table legs on his lathe. "

person job technical machine work industry

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A kitchen utensil used for turning food.

Examples :

"I used the turner to flip the pancakes. "

utensil food item

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A variety of pigeon; a tumbler.

Examples :

"The pigeon fancier proudly showed off his prize-winning turner at the bird show. "

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A very dry pitch on which the ball will turn with ease.

Examples :

""The pitch was a real turner; even the part-time leg-spinner managed to get some sharp movement off the surface." "

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An acrobat or gymnast especially a member of the German Turnvereine, German-American gymnastic clubs that also served as nationalist political groups.

Examples :

"The local Turnverein was known for its impressive gymnastic displays, and my grandfather was a skilled turner in his youth. "

sport culture politics history group organization person

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A person who practices athletic or gymnastic exercises.

Examples :

"The young turner practiced her handsprings every day after school, hoping to qualify for the regional gymnastics competition. "

sport person human

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An old Scottish copper coin worth two pence, issued by King James VI.

Examples :

"The antique shop owner explained that the small, tarnished coin was a "turner," a Scottish coin worth two pence from the time of King James VI. "

history royal finance value