spinner

• Substantiv, das eine Person oder Sache bezeichnet, die sich dreht oder spinnt, z. B. jemand, der Fasern zu Garn verdreht, eine drehbare Scheibe in Brettspielen zur Zugbestimmung oder ein Angelköder, der sich beim Ziehen durchs Wasser dreht.

A noun referring to a person or thing that spins, such as someone who twists fibers into threads, a rotating dial used in board games to determine moves, or a fishing lure that revolves when drawn through water.

1. Textile workerB1formal

   A person who twists fibers into thread or yarn, typically using a spinning wheel or machine.

   Spinner

   • The spinner worked diligently at the loom.
   • Traditional spinners use wool from local sheep.
   • She learned to be a spinner from her grandmother.

2. Game componentA2informal

   A rotating dial with an arrow used in board games to determine a player's next move or action.

   Drehscheibe mit Pfeil

   • Spin the spinner to see how many spaces you move.
   • The spinner landed on 'lose a turn'.
   • We need a new spinner for the game board.

   Synonymearrowdialpointer

3. B1informalsport

   A type of fishing lure that rotates or revolves when pulled through the water, attracting fish.

   Spinner

   • He attached a shiny spinner to his fishing line.
   • The spinner worked well for catching trout.
   • She prefers using a spinner over live bait.