turner

n. a flat kitchen tool you use to flip food like pancakes or eggs.

n. a flat-bladed kitchen utensil designed for flipping or lifting food items during cooking.

“She used a metal turner to flip the burgers on the grill.”

“The chef reached for a wide silicone turner to ensure the delicate fish fillets remained intact while being flipped in the pan.”

n. a person who uses a machine called a lathe to shape wood or metal.

n. a skilled artisan who operates a lathe to shape wood, metal, or other materials by rotating them against a cutting tool.

“The master turner spent hours shaping the legs for the new dining table.”

“Apprentice turners must first master the basic gouging techniques before attempting the intricate spindle work required for high-end furniture production.”

Technical

n. in cricket, a ground that is very dry and makes the ball spin easily.

n. a cricket pitch, typically dry and dusty, that offers significant assistance to spin bowlers by allowing the ball to deviate sharply upon bouncing.

“The captain chose two spin bowlers because the pitch looked like a real turner.”

“As the match entered the fourth day, the surface transformed into a sharp turner, making it nearly impossible for the batsmen to predict the ball's trajectory.”

Technical

n. a member of a traditional German gymnastic club.

n. a member of a Turnverein, a type of German gymnastic club that historically combined physical education with nationalist political activity.

“The local turner club held a large parade through the town square.”

“Nineteenth-century Turner societies played a pivotal role in the social and political integration of German immigrants in the United States.”

Archaic

n. a specific kind of pigeon that does flips or tumbles while flying.

n. a variety of domestic pigeon characterised by its habit of tumbling or turning somersaults during flight.

“The bird enthusiast kept several turners in his backyard coop.”

“The genetic basis for the turner pigeon's unique flight pattern has been a subject of interest for avian researchers for decades.”

Technical