turner

(noun) United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831). Synonyms: Turner, Nat Turner.

(noun) United States endocrinologist (1892-1970). Synonyms: Turner, Henry Hubert Turner.

(noun) English landscape painter whose treatment of light and color influenced the French impressionists (1775-1851). Synonyms: Turner, Joseph Mallord William Turner.

(noun) United States historian who stressed the role of the western frontier in American history (1861-1951). Synonyms: Turner, Frederick Jackson Turner.

(noun) a tumbler who is a member of a turnverein.

(noun) a lathe operator.

(noun) one of two persons who swing ropes for jumpers to skip over in the game of jump rope.

(noun) cooking utensil having a flat flexible part and a long handle; used for turning or serving food. Synonyms: food turner.