spinner

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Here his first runs came with a six over long-on and he followed by hitting India spinner Axar Patel for four over extra cover and another six over long-on.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

There are 17 Pakistan players in the men's auction, with pace bowlers Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi and spinner Usman Tariq among those who could attract attention.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

The G-Force Test Facility is a spinner that’s pitched as an astronaut training experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

New Zealand were struggling to read Maheesh Theekshana as the spinner claimed 3-9 in his first three overs.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

His mother, Alice, had been a spinner, and his father is thought to have been a white wagon driver working at Mount Vernon.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis