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: one that spins
2
: a fisherman's lure consisting of a spoon, blade, or set of wings that revolves when drawn through the water
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: a conical sheet metal fairing that is attached to an airplane propeller boss and revolves with it
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: 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
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Requiem sharks, which include blacktip, spinner and sandbar sharks, are most commonly involved in attacks in Florida.
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Tom Howarth
follow, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Each side is outfitted with a different adventure—shape sorting, gear spinners, activity keys, sliders, and beads—for inquisitive young minds.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
The tote’s sleek style is deceiving as it’s equipped with a ton of handy features, like the padded laptop sleeve, organizational pockets for cords, and a rear strap that fits over a spinner bag handle.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2024
Plus, the entire collection includes four silent and multi-directional spinner wheels, which can carry up to 88 pounds without breaking, and a soft handle that’s easy to wheel through the airport.
—Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
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Tom Howarth
follow, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Each side is outfitted with a different adventure—shape sorting, gear spinners, activity keys, sliders, and beads—for inquisitive young minds.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
The tote’s sleek style is deceiving as it’s equipped with a ton of handy features, like the padded laptop sleeve, organizational pockets for cords, and a rear strap that fits over a spinner bag handle.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2024
Plus, the entire collection includes four silent and multi-directional spinner wheels, which can carry up to 88 pounds without breaking, and a soft handle that’s easy to wheel through the airport.
—Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Spinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinner. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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spinner
noun
spin·ner
ˈspin-ər 
1
: one that spins
2
: a fishing lure that spins when drawn through the water
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