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: one that spins
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: a fisherman's lure consisting of a spoon, blade, or set of wings that revolves when drawn through the water
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: a conical sheet metal fairing that is attached to an airplane propeller boss and revolves with it
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: 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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Located in Habiganj, Bangladesh, the now vertical denim manufacturer was established in 2017 as a spinner and weaver.
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Spin mops get their name from the mechanism inside their bucket that spins water out of the mop head, similar to how a salad spinner dries lettuce.
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That entry-level vinyl spinner was joined by a higher-end sibling the following year.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 May 2025
Spin mops get their name from the mechanism inside their bucket that spins water out of the mop head, similar to how a salad spinner dries lettuce.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
That entry-level vinyl spinner was joined by a higher-end sibling the following year.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2025
Four spinner wheels provide the most stability for your wheeled duffel bag and the items inside.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Spinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinner. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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spinner
noun
spin·ner
ˈspin-ər 
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: one that spins
2
: a fishing lure that spins when drawn through the water
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