Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

turner

noun

/’tɜrnər/

Definition

A turner is a person or device that rotates or turns something, especially in a mechanical context.

Examples

She is a skilled wood turner, creating beautiful bowls from blocks of wood.
The turner in the factory was responsible for machining the metal parts accurately.
He watched the chef use the turner to flip the pancakes on the grill.

Meaning

The term refers to someone who works with a lathe, shaping materials by rotating them against cutting tools, or it can also refer to an instrument used for turning.