spinner

• Personne ou objet qui tourne ou file, notamment quelqu'un qui tord des fibres en fil, un disque rotatif utilisé dans les jeux de société pour déterminer les coups, ou un leurre de pêche qui tourne lorsqu'il se déplace dans l'eau.

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.

   Ouvrier fileur

   • 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.

   Flèche tournante

   • 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.

   Synonymesarrowdialpointer

3. B1informalsport

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

   cuillère tournante

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