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  turner

  noun

  a person or thing that turns or is employed in turning.
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  Turner

  noun

  Frederick Jackson, 1861–1932, U.S. historian.

turner

¹ American  

[tur-ner] / ˈtɜr nər /

noun

1. a person or thing that turns or is employed in turning.

2. a person who fashions or shapes objects on a lathe.

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turner ² American  

[tur-ner, toor-] / ˈtɜr nər, ˈtʊər- /

noun

1. a member of a turnverein; tumbler or gymnast.

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Turner ³ American  

[tur-ner] / ˈtɜr nər /

noun

1. Frederick Jackson, 1861–1932, U.S. historian.

2. Joseph Mallord William, 1775–1851, English painter.

3. Joseph Vernon Big Joe, 1911–85, U.S. jazz and blues singer.

4. Nat, 1800–31, enslaved African American leader: led uprising of enslaved and free Black people in Southampton County, Virginia, 1831.

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Turner ¹ British  

/ ˈtɜːnə /

noun

1. Jane . born 1961, Australian television actress and writer, best known for playing 'Kath' in the comedy series Kath & Kim (2002–2007)

2. J ( oseph ) M ( allord ) W ( illiam ). 1775–1851, British landscape painter; a master of water colours. He sought to convey atmosphere by means of an innovative use of colour and gradations of light

3. Nat . 1800–31, US rebel slave, who led (1831) Turner's Insurrection, the only major slave revolt in US history: executed

4. Robert Edward III, known as Ted. born 1938, US broadcasting executive and yachtsman; chairman of Turner Broadcasting (1970–96), founder of Cable News Network (1980), and vice-chairman of Time Warner (1996–2003)

5. Tina , real name Annie Mae Bullock . born 1940, US rock singer who performed (1958–75) with her then husband Ike Turner (1931–2007) and later as a solo act. Her recordings include "River Deep, Mountain High" (1966) and "Simply the Best" (1991)

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turner ² British  

/ ˈtɜːnə /

noun

1. a person or thing that turns, esp a person who operates a lathe

2. a member of a society of gymnasts

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Etymology

Origin of turner¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at turn, -er ¹

Origin of turner²

1850–55; < German Turner gymnast, derivative of turnen to exercise < French tourner to turn; see -er ¹

Example Sentences

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Trotsky’s fate may be well known, yet the final chapters of Mr. Ireland’s book should no more be spoiled than should a gripping page turner.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026

Bavuma, who has an unbeaten record as Test captain in 11 outings -- winning 10 and drawing one -- said the pitch "looks a lot better" from the turner with inconsistent bounce in Kolkata.

From Barron's ● Nov. 22, 2025

The tourists' spinners were no match for the home tweakers, while England's batters struggled for the right tempo on the Rawalpindi pitch, possibly spooked by all the talk of a raging turner.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2024

Sajak’s co-host and letter turner Vanna White paid an emotional tribute to her partner on Thursday’s episode, calling him “like a brother” and a “true lifelong friend.”

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 6, 2024

She had a pancake turner in her other hand, so I showed her my palms.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

Clayco and Turner subsidiary xPL Offsite make modular electrical and mechanical rooms at off-site factories, then truck them to data centers for installation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

Turner aims to “use that camaraderie” and bring it to the defensive front.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

Turner, who is on medical leave, said he had not given Curtis permission to speak publicly about his health and that he had not spoken to his boss since Curtis began talking about hiring Peters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

“I’m super excited about it,” Turner said, “and you can feel the entire building be super excited about it.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

“But this has been a magnificent feast,” Turner said.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan