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Definition of: spinner
(spin′ər) noun
1. One who or that which spins, as a spider or a machine.
2. In angling, a whirling spoon bait.
3. Aeron. A streamlined fairing fitted over the boss of an airplane propeller and revolving with it. See illustration under AIRPLANE.
4. A play in football wherein the ball carrier spins around to conceal the direction of the play from his opponents.
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