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turner Synonyms
Another word for turner
Choosing another word for turner depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A skilled craftsperson or machinist who shapes wood, metal, or other materials on a lathe.
Usage Example
"The master woodturner carefully chiselled the spinning block of maple to create a symmetrical table leg."
Strong
woodturner
latheman
• noun (Context 2)
A flat-bladed kitchen utensil used for lifting and flipping foods such as pancakes, eggs, or burgers while cooking.
Usage Example
"She slid the metal spatula beneath the pancake and flipped it cleanly onto the other side."
Strongest
spatula
Strong
flipper
• noun (Context 3)
A gymnast or tumbler, especially a member of the German-American Turnverein athletic and cultural societies.
Usage Example
"In the nineteenth century, local turners established gymnasiums that promoted physical education across the Midwest."
Strong
gymnast
tumbler
acrobat
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Turner. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/turner