spinner

noun/ˈspɪnər/

Frequency rank: #8,999 most common English word

Meaning

a small fishing lure with a rotating metal blade that flashes in the water to attract fish.

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Example sentence

The fishing guide recommended using spinner with bright colors to attract bass in the lake.

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