spinner

noun spin·ner \ˈspi-nər\

: someone or something that spins yarn or thread

: a small device that spins and that is used by fishermen to attract fish

cricket : a bowler who throws the ball so that it spins

Full Definition of SPINNER

: one that spins

: a fisherman's lure consisting of a spoon, blade, or set of wings that revolves when drawn through the water

: a conical sheet metal fairing that is attached to an airplane propeller boss and revolves with it

: 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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13th century

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