Definitions

1. noun

A person whose occupation is to turn or shape objects on a lathe, especially a woodworker or metalworker.

“The turner carefully crafted the wooden chair legs by hand.”

2. noun

A device for turning or changing the direction of something, such as a wheel or a handle.

“The turner allowed the gardener to adjust the direction of the hose with ease.”

3. noun

A person or thing that turns or transforms something, especially in a creative or artistic way.

“The painter was a turner of emotions into vibrant works of art.”

4. noun

A unit of measurement in brewing, equal to a quarter of a hogshead or 63 imperial gallons.

“The brewery used several turners to store the fermented beer.”