1. a person who turns something, especially one who operates a lathe to shape wood or metal
2. a kitchen utensil used for turning or flipping food while cooking
3. a person who changes sides or betrays a cause
Usage: informal

Examples

• The skilled turner crafted beautiful wooden bowls on his lathe.
• She used a metal turner to flip the pancakes in the pan.
• The spy was revealed to be a turner who had been working for the enemy.
• He apprenticed as a turner to learn the art of woodworking.
• Pass me the turner so I can flip these burgers.
• The turner shaped the chair leg with precision and care.