turner
- noun
- /ˈtɜrnər/
- Archaic
:
gimnasta
- The city hosted a convention of turners from turnvereins across the country.
Examples
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The turner performed a perfect somersault.
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As a skilled turner, he competed in several national gymnastic events organized by the local club.
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Her great-grandfather was a prominent turner who promoted physical fitness in the community.
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Many turners participated in the competition last year.
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As a skilled turner, he competed in several national gymnastic events organized by the local club.
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The city hosted a convention of turners from turnvereins across the country.
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Her great-grandfather was a prominent turner who promoted physical fitness in the community.
Synonyms
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
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Etymology
Turner (in the gym sense) comes from the German word Turner, from turnen ('to do gymnastics'). So a turner is simply a gymnast or a member of a gymnastic club, keeping the German name for that sport.