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spinner

 

[ ˈspɪnər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

toy

A small device with a central hub and multiple arms that can be spun around to generate centrifugal force, used for various games and activities.

Synonyms

gyroscope, top, whirligig.

Examples of usage

  • Children enjoy playing with a spinner to see how fast it can spin.
  • The spinner landed on red, so I had to take another turn.
  • She twirled the spinner between her fingers, mesmerized by its movement.

Translations

Translations of the word "spinner" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pião

🇮🇳 घुमाने वाला खिलौना

🇩🇪 Kreisel

🇮🇩 gasing

🇺🇦 дзиґа

🇵🇱 bączek

🇯🇵 スピナー

🇫🇷 toupie

🇪🇸 trompo

🇹🇷 topaç

🇰🇷 팽이

🇸🇦 دوامة

🇨🇿 káča

🇸🇰 káča

🇨🇳 陀螺

🇸🇮 vrtavka

🇮🇸 snúður

🇰🇿 дөңгелек

🇬🇪 მბრუნავი

🇦🇿 fırlanma

🇲🇽 trompo

Etymology

The word 'spinner' originated from the Middle English word 'spinnen', which means 'to spin'. The term was first used in the 14th century to refer to something that spins around. Over time, 'spinner' became associated with various spinning objects, including toys and devices used for generating centrifugal force.

See also: spin, spindle, spine, spinning.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,653, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.