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spinner

[spin-er] / ˈspɪn ər /
NOUN
gyro
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In seamer Mohammad Abbas and spinner Sajid Khan, they have bowlers who have caused England trouble in the past.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

There will always be anglers who prefer a worm or an old-style spinner, topwater or crankbait.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Against Somerset, whose XI also featured spinner Archie Vaughan, son of former England captain Michael, Flintoff was particularly destructive in hitting sixes over straight mid-wicket in a fashion reminiscent of his father.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

There is also slight concern about spinner Adil Rashid, who has had a quiet 2026, taking eight wickets in ODIs and only one in this series.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

I see Charlie, standing in the center of the kitchen, playing with his spinner, bright colored beads and rings threaded on a string.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes

While there was some turn for England's spinners on the first day, the pitch appeared easier for batting after a day basked in the London heat which makes Sciver-Brunt's decision to bowl first more questionable.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

As India needed 49 from the final four overs, Ireland shut the door firmly as spinners Gareth Delany and Humphreys cleaned up the tail.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

She played to her strengths by dismantling New Zealand's pace attack flawlessly, including back-to-back sixes off Jess Kerr in the 15th over, while calmly negotiating the spinners with singles.

From BBC May 20, 2026

When slime, fidget spinners and other tactile toys started catching on, the company looked to create a product that could compete.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 28, 2026

“However, we know the rats have taken many spinners prisoner. Perhaps we can free a few and persuade them to accompany us. I have often had good results with spinners.”

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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