| 释义 |
turner
I. turn·er \ˈtərnər, ˈtə̄nə(r, ˈtəinə(r\ noun
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Etymology: Middle English, from turnen to turn + -er
1. : one that turns or is used for turning
< cake turner >
< log turner in a sawmill >
specifically : a tool used for shaping material in a lathe
2. : one whose work is turning: as
a. : one that shapes pottery, stone, or wooden articles on a lathe
b. : an operator of a machine for cutting out jewelry stock or watch parts
c. : a garment worker who turns finished parts or articles of clothing to the right side
II. tur·ner noun
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Etymology: probably alteration of tournois
: a 17th century copper coin of Scotland worth two Scots pennies
III. turn·er \ˈtərnər, ˈtu̇rn-\ noun
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Etymology: German, from turnen to perform gymnastic exercises + -er — more at turn
: a member of a turnverein : gymnast |