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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
3
: a conical sheet metal fairing that is attached to an airplane propeller boss and revolves with it
4
: 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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Right now, several pieces of Samsonite luggage and travel bags are on sale, including the Samsonite Freeform carry-on, which features smooth spinner wheels and a spacious, expandable interior.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
First cut the lettuce, then make sure to wash the lettuce under running water and dry it thoroughly on clean towels or in a salad spinner before storage.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Replacement options for Australia include leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson and off-spinner Corey Rocchiccioli, who lead the way in the Sheffield Shield spin rankings with 21 and 20 dismissals respectively.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
Get a hardshell Samsonite luggage with 360-degree spinner wheels to maneuver through airports and train stations with ease.
—Shalwah Evans, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
First cut the lettuce, then make sure to wash the lettuce under running water and dry it thoroughly on clean towels or in a salad spinner before storage.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Replacement options for Australia include leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson and off-spinner Corey Rocchiccioli, who lead the way in the Sheffield Shield spin rankings with 21 and 20 dismissals respectively.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
Get a hardshell Samsonite luggage with 360-degree spinner wheels to maneuver through airports and train stations with ease.
—Shalwah Evans, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Spinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinner. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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spinner
noun
spin·ner
ˈspin-ər 
1
: one that spins
2
: a fishing lure that spins when drawn through the water
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