spinner
|spin/ner|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈspɪnər/
🇬🇧
/ˈspɪnə/
rotating device
Etymology
Etymology Information
'spinner' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'spinnan,' where 'spin-' meant 'to twist or turn.'
Historical Evolution
'spinnan' transformed into the Middle English word 'spinnen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'spinner.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to twist or turn,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a device or person that spins.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device or person that spins or rotates.
The spinner in the washing machine helps to remove excess water from clothes.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a type of fishing lure that spins as it is pulled through the water.
He used a spinner to catch the trout in the river.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42