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).

Exact synonyms: Nat Turner
Generic synonyms: Freedom Fighter, Insurgent, Insurrectionist, Rebel, Slave

2. Noun. United States endocrinologist (1892-1970).
Exact synonyms: Henry Hubert Turner
Generic synonyms: Endocrinologist

3. Noun. English landscape painter whose treatment of light and color influenced the French impressionists (1775-1851).
Exact synonyms: Joseph Mallord William Turner
Generic synonyms: Painter

4. Noun. United States historian who stressed the role of the western frontier in American history (1861-1951).
Exact synonyms: Frederick Jackson Turner
Generic synonyms: Historian, Historiographer

5. Noun. A tumbler who is a member of a turnverein.
Group relationships: Turnverein
Generic synonyms: Tumbler
Derivative terms: Turn

6. Noun. A lathe operator.
Generic synonyms: Skilled Worker, Skilled Workman, Trained Worker
Derivative terms: Turn

7. Noun. One of two persons who swing ropes for jumpers to skip over in the game of jump rope.
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul

8. Noun. Cooking utensil having a flat flexible part and a long handle; used for turning or serving food.
Exact synonyms: Food Turner
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

1. 1. One who turns; especially, one whose occupation is to form articles with a lathe. 2. A variety of pigeon; a tumbler. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Turner

turned down
turned in
turned in one's grave
turned into
turned loose
turned off
turned on
turned on(p)
turned out
turned over
turned over a new leaf
turned the frown upside down
turned up
turnep
turneps
turner (current term)
turner-kieser syndrome
turneries
turnerite
turners
turnery
turnest
turneth
turnhall
turnhalle
turnhallen
turnhalles
turnhalls
turnicimorphae

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