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spinner

Pronunciation: /ˈspɪnə/
Definition of spinner

noun

  • 1a person occupied in making thread by spinning.
  • 2 Cricket a bowler who is expert in spinning the ball.
  • a spun ball.
  • 3 (also spinnerbait) Fishing a lure designed to revolve when pulled through the water.
  • a type of fishing fly, used chiefly for trout.
  • 4a metal fairing that is attached to and revolves with the propeller boss of an aircraft in order to streamline it.

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