turner
Translation
turner, spatula, flipper
Examples
A turner uses a lathe to shape wood.
A turner uses a lathe to shape wood.
Please pass me the turner to flip the eggs.
Please pass me the turner to flip the eggs.
Grammar Patterns
a turner ((as a person)). A turner uses a lathe to shape wood.
a turner ((as a tool)). Please pass me the turner to flip the eggs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: craftsman, woodworker; spatula, flipper
Etymology
From the verb 'turn' plus the agent/instrument suffix '-er'.
Memory Tips
A 'turner' is a person or thing that 'turns' something, like wood or food.