: a member of a turnverein : gymnast
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Noun (2)
in the days before physical fitness became part of the mainstream, turners in athletic clubs were often regarded as social oddities
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James Powel, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Larson said the turners also donate bowls to Empty Bowls Hill Country in Boerne.
—Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Oct. 2024
This nonstick pan set comes with two frying pans, a saucepan with lid and steamer, casserole pot with lid, sauté pan with lid, and a white silicone turner.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024
Co-host and letter turner Vanna White remains on the program.
—Campbell Roper, arkansasonline.com, 13 Sep. 2024
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Noun
The poll was a head turner as the state had been considered a safe Trump stronghold.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Larson said the turners also donate bowls to Empty Bowls Hill Country in Boerne.
—Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Oct. 2024
This nonstick pan set comes with two frying pans, a saucepan with lid and steamer, casserole pot with lid, sauté pan with lid, and a white silicone turner.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024
Co-host and letter turner Vanna White remains on the program.
—Campbell Roper, arkansasonline.com, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Turner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turner. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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biographical name (1)
Tur·ner
ˈtər-nər 
Frederick Jackson 1861–1932 American historian
Turner
2 of 4biographical name (2)
J(oseph) M(allord) W(illiam) 1775–1851 English painter
Turner
3 of 4biographical name (3)
Nat 1800–1831 enslaved American who led other enslaved Americans in a rebellion
Turner
4 of 4biographical name (4)
Ted 1938– Robert Edward Turner III American television executive
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