turner
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8.4
- noun
- /ˈtɜrnər/
:
persona que hace girar la cuerda
- In addition to the modifications just mentioned, the child who is visually impaired could be a rope turner or a jumper if the timing were modified and if he or she were given verbal cues to assist with the cadence of the rope.
Examples
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The turner skillfully swung the ropes, allowing everyone to jump in perfect rhythm.
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Many farmers use a pull-type compost turner on windrows that are approximately four feet wide and up to three feet high.
Academic text (1998) -
San Diego is evaluating various windrow turners for potential future use.
Academic text (1998) -
At this point, we tried to debag by using an existing windrow turner, which the manufacturer said would debag with no problem.
Academic text (1996) -
The turner's four-track system can handle the different terrains presented by the multisite situation.
Academic text (2001) -
Piles are watered during active composting using a turner and spray bar to maintain moisture above 45 percent during composting.
Academic text (2001) -
Composting takes place in windrows turned periodically by a Wildcat compost turner.
Academic text (2001) -
The biosolids and fly ash are added, and a tractor and an Aeromaster PT-120 compost turner with a water tank are used to turn, water, and mix the materials (usually six to eight turns versus four to six turns previously).
Academic text (2001) -
As a talented turner, he coordinated the ropes expertly, making it easier for the children to jump.
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She was known as the best turner in the group, helping her friends enjoy their jump rope sessions.
Compounds
- Informal
2
5.6
A person or thing that looks very attractive and makes people turn to look
A flat tool with a wide blade for flipping pancakes and lifting other food while cooking
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Turner comes from the simple verb turn ('to move in a circle') plus the agent -er, so it means 'one who turns'. A helpful picture is the playground rope turner who makes the rope go round so others can jump.