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turner¹ Definition

turner (tʉrnər)

noun

  1. a thing that turns or is used for turning a pancake turner
  2. one who operates a lathe

turner² Definition

tur·ner (tʉrnər, to̵ornər)

noun

a gymnast or tumbler; esp., a member of a Turnverein

Etymology: Ger < turnen, to engage in gymnastics < OHG, to turn < L tornare: see turn

Turner Definition

Tur·ner (tʉrnər)

  1. Turner, Frederick Jackson 1861-1932; U.S. historian

  2. Turner, J(oseph) M(allord) W(illiam) 1775-1851; Eng. painter

  3. Turner, Nat 1800-31; U.S. slave, who led an abortive revolt (1831)

turner Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • tap: We also have daily living aids for sale, such as tap turners, jar openers and sock aids.
  • advertize: How little you advertising burt turner in the range.
  • have: We have a resident wood turner available 5 days a week to answer your queries.
  • help: In the meantime FC United fans are in the privileged position of being able to help the Turners through this difficult time.

Preposition: in

  • marina: This Bertram is a head turner in any marina.

Adjective modifier

  • real: Buy UK or Buy US Alex Garland's cult novel ' The Beach ' - a real page turner once you get going!
  • experienced: The Mill is also open to all should the more experienced turner wish to turn any individual item of their choice.
  • professional: The long-term effects are likely to concern only professional turners who have been working at the craft for a relatively long period.
  • good: But it's all well written, and a good page turner ( even before it gets weird!
  • most: Most turners will need to draw a line somewhere between the two extremes.
  • other: One is to look at what other turners are charging for similar work.

Modifies a noun

  • prise: In the Eighties he won the ' turner prize, represented Britain at the Venice Biennale and had a retrospective at the Hayward.
  • bar: It will initially be available as a single-unit for simplex print or with two units and a turner bar unit for duplex.
  • insurance: Advertising burt turner insurance costs by should not be used investigators thought they.

Noun used with modifier

  • tina: True that it's not cast iron yet, but its a far better option than tina turner!
  • robert: Decided to just she shared quot test their quot or robert turner.
  • bob: Even a representative internally for claims by bob turner the next major.
  • lathe: The third member of our team was English pole lathe bowl turner Robin Wood.
  • burner: The key elements how strong players in mentoring children burner quot turner.
  • wood: Robert Paul, his wood turner, set up his shop where the Town Hall now stands.
Turner Quotes

Turner looks a bit shakyand unsteady, but I think he's going to bat onöone ball left!

—Johnston, Brian

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