turner

English

/ˈtɜːɹnəɹ/, /ˈtɜːnə(ɹ)/

noun
Definitions
  • One who or that which turns.
  • A person who turns and shapes wood etc. on a lathe
  • A kitchen utensil used for turning food.
  • (zoology) A variety of pigeon; a tumbler.
  • (cricket) A very dry pitch on which the ball will turn with ease.
  • An acrobat or gymnast especially (historical) a member of the German Turnvereine, German-American gymnastic clubs that also served as nationalist political groups.

Etymology

Affix from English turn.

Origin

English

turn

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