turner

noun
UK: /ˈtɜː.nər/
US: /ˈtɝː.nɚ/

  1. Someone whose job is making things from wood or metal using a lathe.

    1. The turner carefully shaped the wood. [ ] [ ]
    2. The skilled turner created a beautiful bowl on the spinning lathe in his workshop. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who turns something, or something that turns something else.

    1. He is a page turner. [ ] [ ]
    2. The central turner ensures the smooth operation of the entire printing press. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

craftsman gymnast artisan
turner adjective

  1. A gymnastic movement performed on the floor.

    1. She is a skilled turner. [ ] [ ]
    2. As a confident floor turner, she performed difficult gymnastics moves gracefully. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "turner" in English means: Someone whose job is making things from wood or metal using a lathe., A person who turns something, or something that turns something else..

The phonetic transcription of "turner" is /ˈtɜː.nər/ in British English and /ˈtɝː.nɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "turner": craftsman, gymnast, artisan.

Example usage of "turner": "The turner carefully shaped the wood.". More examples on the page.