turner

[tur-ner]

noun

a person or thing that turns or is employed in turning.
a person who fashions or shapes objects on a lathe.

Origin of turner

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at turn, -er¹

turner

[tur-ner, too r-]

noun

a member of a turnverein; tumbler or gymnast.

Origin of turner

1850–55; < German Turner gymnast, derivative of turnen to exercise < French tourner to turn; see -er¹

Turner

[tur-ner]

noun

Frederick Jackson,1861–1932, U.S. historian.
Joseph Mal·lord William, [mal-erd] /ˈmæl ərd/, 1775–1851, English painter.
Joseph VernonBig Joe, 1911–85, U.S. jazz and blues singer.
Nat,1800–31, American black slave leader: led uprising of slaves in Southampton County, Virginia, 1831.

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Examples from the Web for turner

Contemporary Examples of turner

But there was a lot more to Turner than a masochistic mission to understand the elements.
Why Can’t Movies Capture Genius?
Clive Irving
December 14, 2014
As in the case of Turner, the core of the intellect is missing.
Why Can’t Movies Capture Genius?
Clive Irving
December 14, 2014
He said it was too soon to judge Mr Turner and certainly too soon to describe late era Leigh—“I have not died yet!”
Mike Leigh Is the Master Filmmaker Who Hates Hollywood
Nico Hines
October 14, 2014
In the masterpiece Mr. Turner, Mike Leigh translates the soul of his characters on screen.
Mike Leigh Is the Master Filmmaker Who Hates Hollywood
Nico Hines
October 14, 2014
In the film, Turner begins to think about how his work will be seen after his demise.
Mike Leigh Is the Master Filmmaker Who Hates Hollywood
Nico Hines
October 14, 2014

Historical Examples of turner

I want to be sure to give the Turner woman time to get here while that gang is at work.
Within the Law
Marvin Dana
And, oh, yes, they've picked up a young girl at the Turner woman's place.
Within the Law
Marvin Dana
He chuckled as he added: "That Turner woman saved you the trouble with one."
Within the Law
Marvin Dana
Does Garson know we've arrested the Turner girl and young Gilder?
Within the Law
Marvin Dana
Professor Turner will expound the significance of the frontier in American history.
The American Mind
Bliss Perry

British Dictionary definitions for turner

Turner

noun

Jane . born 1961, Australian television actress and writer, best known for playing 'Kath' in the comedy series Kath & Kim (2002–2007)
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
Nat . 1800–31, US rebel slave, who led (1831) Turner's Insurrection, the only major slave revolt in US history: executed
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)
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)

turner

noun

a person or thing that turns, esp a person who operates a lathe
US a member of a society of gymnasts

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Word Origin and History for turner

c.1400, agent noun from turn (v.).