as in gymnast
one who performs feats of physical strength, balance, and agility on special apparatus
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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Drysdale is a rather interesting Aussie bloke, born and raised on a dairy farm, then trained as a fitter and turner, toolmaker, tool and gauge design draftsman, and hydraulics technician.
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New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
Beyond the sound and motion, the Breakout is perhaps Harley’s most effective head turner and compliment generator.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Remote page turner: $19.99 Kindle owners need a remote page turner.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
Paris Hilton Ceramic Nonstick Cookware Set This colorful nonstick cookware set comes with 8-inch and 10-inch frying pans, a 2-quart saucepan and lid, a 4-quart deep saute pan with lid, a 4.3-quart Dutch oven with lid, and a silicone-head spoon, as well as a slotted turner.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
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New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
Beyond the sound and motion, the Breakout is perhaps Harley’s most effective head turner and compliment generator.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Remote page turner: $19.99 Kindle owners need a remote page turner.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
Paris Hilton Ceramic Nonstick Cookware Set This colorful nonstick cookware set comes with 8-inch and 10-inch frying pans, a 2-quart saucepan and lid, a 4-quart deep saute pan with lid, a 4.3-quart Dutch oven with lid, and a silicone-head spoon, as well as a slotted turner.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
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gymnast
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Instead, the following gymnasts intend to return to the sport’s highest level of competition, with many seeking spots at the 2025 World Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Getty Images Fifty fans will be selected to compete at Fanatics Fest 2025 against top talent that also includes comedian Kevin Hart, former New England Patriot Rob Gronkowski, Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard James Harden and Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
20 May 2025
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“Turner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turner. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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