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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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Made with dual spinner wheels, TSA locks, two additional grip handles, and an expandable two-inch gusset, this set is a steal right now at $429.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
With 120 plastic coins, a spinner, and colorful bags for sorting, this game helps kids practice counting coins and understanding their values in a fun, hands-on way.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Jan. 2025
India's selection throughout the series left a lot to be desired with Washington Sundar, a handy batter and spinner, essentially a waste in the pivotal matches in Melbourne and Sydney.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
That means Siemens Energy’s grid technologies division is expected to become the biggest money spinner of its four divisions in 2025, according to Gael de-Bray, European head of capital goods research at Deutsche Bank.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
With 120 plastic coins, a spinner, and colorful bags for sorting, this game helps kids practice counting coins and understanding their values in a fun, hands-on way.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Jan. 2025
India's selection throughout the series left a lot to be desired with Washington Sundar, a handy batter and spinner, essentially a waste in the pivotal matches in Melbourne and Sydney.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
That means Siemens Energy’s grid technologies division is expected to become the biggest money spinner of its four divisions in 2025, according to Gael de-Bray, European head of capital goods research at Deutsche Bank.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Spinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinner. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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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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