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Definition of Turner
1. Noun. United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831).
Generic synonyms: Freedom Fighter, Insurgent, Insurrectionist, Rebel, Slave
2. Noun. United States endocrinologist (1892-1970).
3. Noun. English landscape painter whose treatment of light and color influenced the French impressionists (1775-1851).
4. Noun. United States historian who stressed the role of the western frontier in American history (1861-1951).
5. Noun. A tumbler who is a member of a turnverein.
6. Noun. A lathe operator.
7. Noun. One of two persons who swing ropes for jumpers to skip over in the game of jump rope.
8. Noun. Cooking utensil having a flat flexible part and a long handle; used for turning or serving food.
Generic synonyms: Cooking Utensil, Cookware
Specialized synonyms: Fish Slice, Pancake Turner, Spatula
Derivative terms: Turn
Definition of Turner
1. n. One who turns; especially, one whose occupation is to form articles with a lathe.
2. n. A person who practices athletic or gymnastic exercises.
Definition of Turner
1. Proper noun. (surname A=An English and Scottish from=Middle English) ¹
2. Noun. A person who turns and shapes wood etc. on a lathe ¹
3. Noun. A kitchen utensil used for turning food. ¹
4. Noun. (zoology) A variety of pigeon; a tumbler. ¹
5. Noun. (cricket) a very dry pitch on which the ball will turn with ease ¹
6. Noun. (sports) A person who practices athletic or gymnastic exercises. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Turner
1. one that turns [n -S] - See also: turns
Medical Definition of Turner
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1. One who turns; especially, one whose occupation is to form articles with a lathe.
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