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Spinner - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A spinner is a device or tool that rotates rapidly around a central axis. It is often used in games, toys, or machinery to create motion or for decorative purposes.

spinner

/ˈspɪnər/ /ˈspɪnə/

Definition:

A device or person that spins fibers into thread or yarn.

Synonyms:

twirler, whirligig, rotator

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

stabilizer, fixer

Common Collocations:

wool spinner, fidget spinner, spin doctor

Derivatives:

spinning, spinnable

Usage Tips:

Use "spinner" for objects that rotate or people who spin fibers; avoid confusion with "spinster."

Common Phrases:

spin a yarn, fidget spinner, spin doctor

Etymology:

From Old English "spinnan," meaning to draw out and twist fibers into thread.

Examples:

  • 1. The spinner turned wool into yarn quickly.
  • 2. She bought a colorful fidget spinner for her son.
  • 3. The old spinner worked tirelessly at her wheel.
  • 4. He used a spoon as a makeshift spinner in the game.

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