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: one that spins
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: 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
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Dry the seeds with a clean kitchen towel or a salad spinner.
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
The plan for Pune and the final Test at Mumbai is to create the conditions for the trio of spinners out of Axar Patel, Ravi Ashwin, Ravi Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav to dominate.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Consider investing in an expandable carry-on suitcase, like this Samsonite hardside spinner suitcase, to maximize your luggage real estate.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2024
And Oxo makes plastic salad spinners that are great.
—Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 9 Oct. 2024
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
The plan for Pune and the final Test at Mumbai is to create the conditions for the trio of spinners out of Axar Patel, Ravi Ashwin, Ravi Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav to dominate.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Consider investing in an expandable carry-on suitcase, like this Samsonite hardside spinner suitcase, to maximize your luggage real estate.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2024
And Oxo makes plastic salad spinners that are great.
—Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Spinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinner. Accessed 5 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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