turner

[ tur-ner ]

/ ˈtɜr nər /

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

Words nearby turner

turncoat, turncock, turndown, turned comma, turned-on, turner, Turner, Joseph Mallord William, Turner, Nat, Turner's syndrome, Turner's tooth, turnery

Definition for turner (2 of 3)

turner²

[ tur-ner, toor- ]

/ ˈtɜr nər, ˈtʊər- /

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

Definition for turner (3 of 3)

Turner

[ tur-ner ]

/ ˈtɜr nər /

noun

Frederick Jackson, 1861–1932, U.S. historian.

Joseph Mal·lord William,

[mal-erd], /ˈmæl ərd/, 1775–1851, English painter.

Joseph Vernon "Big Joe", 1911–85, U.S. jazz and blues singer.

Nat, 1800–31, enslaved African American leader: led uprising of enslaved and free Black people in Southampton County, Virginia, 1831.

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Example sentences from the Web for 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|DAILY BEAST
As in the case of Turner, the core of the intellect is missing.
Why Can’t Movies Capture Genius?|Clive Irving|December 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST

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|DAILY BEAST
Turner insurrection, and he thought his method would speedily put an end to it, both in Maryland and Virginia.
John Brown|Frederick Douglass
The bird turi or tuli is spoken of by Turner as the daughter, but by Stair as the son, of Tangaloa.
The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead|James George Frazer
We need not go to Turner, we will go to the man who, next to him, is unquestionably the greatest master of foliage in 8.
Modern Painters Volume I (of V)|John Ruskin
In truth, the sunshine pictures of Turner were evolved from a life as dingy and uncomely as could well be.
Art in England|Dutton Cook
Turner's lips parted under an impulse of explanation, and closed again into a more hopelessly sullen line.
When 'Bear Cat' Went Dry|Charles Neville Buck

British Dictionary definitions for turner (1 of 2)

turner

/ (ˈtɜːnə) /

noun

a person or thing that turns, esp a person who operates a lathe

US a member of a society of gymnasts

British Dictionary definitions for turner (2 of 2)

Turner

/ (ˈtɜːnə) /

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)

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单词	turner
释义	turner ¹ [ tur-ner ] / ˈtɜr nər / 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 ¹ Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at turn, -er¹ Words nearby turner turncoat, turncock, turndown, turned comma, turned-on, turner, Turner, Joseph Mallord William, Turner, Nat, Turner's syndrome, Turner's tooth, turnery Definition for turner (2 of 3) turner² [ tur-ner, toor- ] / ˈtɜr nər, ˈtʊər- / noun a member of a turnverein; tumbler or gymnast. Origin of turner ² 1850–55; <German Turner gymnast, derivative of turnen to exercise <French tourner to turn; see -er¹ Definition for turner (3 of 3) Turner [ tur-ner ] / ˈtɜr nər / noun Frederick Jackson, 1861–1932, U.S. historian. Joseph Mal·lord William, [mal-erd], /ˈmæl ərd/, 1775–1851, English painter. Joseph Vernon "Big Joe", 1911–85, U.S. jazz and blues singer. Nat, 1800–31, enslaved African American leader: led uprising of enslaved and free Black people in Southampton County, Virginia, 1831. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for 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\|DAILY BEAST As in the case of Turner, the core of the intellect is missing. Why Can’t Movies Capture Genius?\|Clive Irving\|December 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST 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\|DAILY BEAST 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\|DAILY BEAST 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\|DAILY BEAST Turner insurrection, and he thought his method would speedily put an end to it, both in Maryland and Virginia. John Brown\|Frederick Douglass The bird turi or tuli is spoken of by Turner as the daughter, but by Stair as the son, of Tangaloa. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead\|James George Frazer We need not go to Turner, we will go to the man who, next to him, is unquestionably the greatest master of foliage in 8. Modern Painters Volume I (of V)\|John Ruskin In truth, the sunshine pictures of Turner were evolved from a life as dingy and uncomely as could well be. Art in England\|Dutton Cook Turner's lips parted under an impulse of explanation, and closed again into a more hopelessly sullen line. When 'Bear Cat' Went Dry\|Charles Neville Buck British Dictionary definitions for turner (1 of 2) turner / (ˈtɜːnə) / noun a person or thing that turns, esp a person who operates a lathe US a member of a society of gymnasts British Dictionary definitions for turner (2 of 2) Turner / (ˈtɜːnə) / 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) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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