be a money-spinner

To be a lucrative business or product. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. That mobile dating app has proven to be a real money-spinner for the developer—it's making them more money than anything else they've launched before. A wildly popular film franchise is quite a money-spinner—that's why all these companies are fighting over it. Plenty of short-sighted people told me my invention would never be a money-spinner. Thank goodness I didn't listen to them!

fidget spinner

A small propeller-shaped toy designed to be spun atop one's fingertip. Ostensibly a device to help people with attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder increase their focus, the fidget spinner became popular with schoolchildren and those who use it to try to ease anxiety or restlessness. Ever since I got my son a fidget spinner, he's had an easier time paying attention in class, but the school is considering banning them as a distraction. I don't see the appeal of fidget spinners myself. I've found other fidget toys that help me to focus better. OK, I'm taking back the fidget spinners if you two are just going to throw them at each other. That is not their intended purpose!

money-spinner

A lucrative business or product. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. That mobile dating app has proved to be a real money-spinner for the developer—it's making them more money than anything else they've launched before.

spinner

n. a bullet. Harry the Horse’s shot sent a spinner into Lefty’s gut.

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Other schools across Teesside, including Rye Hills School, in Redcar, have also banned spinners citing similar concerns.

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So again I'd stress that if we have about 10 genuine quick bowlers and some quality spinners, this would help us a lot in future," added More.

'India in urgent need of quality spinners'

"Jigs and tubes generally fish below the bass, and while suspending jerkbaits can work well, a small spinner tempts fish in the toughest of conditions.

Fine time for in-lines

"People talk about him developing and changing pace and that takes time, we know that with spinners.

Moores backs under-fire Monty to turn things around for England

SOME fly-fishers have been known to look down their noses at anglers who fish with spinners and worms.

Angling: Putting a spin on the art of catching a fine sewin; There's no need to be snobbish about those who don't use a fly to lure their prey

"Playing three spinners in the one-dayers is certainly an option for us.

Bangladesh to bank on spin attack

We were close to playing two spinners. We wanted to do that here and had a huge discussion about it.

Cricket: Fletch in a spin as fans call for Monty; CRICKET: SECOND TEST

Panesar's performance at Headingley, where England took an unassailable 2-0 lead against Pakistan, prompted the usually understated coach Duncan Fletcher to describe him as the "best finger spinner in world cricket" but Northamptonshire spinner Panesar insists he still has a long way to go.

Cricket: Hero Panesar plays down accolades

Spinner, through Hermes, creates plenty of drama and action in these stories, and a reader can imagine storytellers throughout the centuries holding their audiences enthralled as they tell of the strengths and foibles of the Greek gods and goddesses.

Spinner, Stephanie. Quicksilver

INDIA spinner Harbhajan Singh expects Sri Lanka to knock Australia out of the World Cup in the first semi-

Cricket: Harbhajan predicts doom for Australia

The same is true of salad spinners. Your demonstrator should explain what comprises a quality salad spinner.

SALAD SPINNERS

On one such occasion on northern Michigan's Boardman River, the idea for my spinner cripple pattern was hatched.

SPINNER CRIPPLES

Another spinner Mohammad Nabi went wicket-less but created pressure with tight bowling However Afghanistan didn't use much another leg-spinner Qais Ahmed, considered as next big thing of Afghanistan.

Afghans too good for BCB XI in drawn match

But at some point, you might be faced with spinner maintenance or replacement.

Spinner Upkeep: More Than Aesthetics: Propeller spinners take the brunt of vibration and can be difficult to repair. There are limited but good aftermarket replacement options

Summary: Melbourne [Australia], June 5 (ANI): After bundling out Afghanistan in their debut World Cup clash, Australia will stick to the same playing XI for their next against West Indies, despite coach Justin Langer suggesting that there is temptation to play spinner Nathan Lyon.

Australia unchanged for second WC clash despite spin temptation