Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that shines.

“The new running back was a shiner on the field, earning several awards.”

2. noun

A fish that has a shinning or silvery scales, particularly a humpback shiner.

“The humpback shiner is a common fish species found in freshwater ecosystems.”

3. verb

To shine or become shiny.

“The new car would shiner if we washed it properly.”

4. verb

To defeat or beat (often in a game or competition).

“They shiner in the last round of the tournament, making it to the finals.”