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1. spoiler

noun. ['ˈspɔɪlɝ'] a hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag.

Etymology

  • -er (English)
  • -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • spoil (English)
  • espoillier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

Rhymes with Spoiler

  • broiler
  • boiler
  • oyler
  • euler

2. spoiler

noun. ['ˈspɔɪlɝ'] a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • -er (English)
  • -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • spoil (English)
  • espoillier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

3. spoiler

noun. ['ˈspɔɪlɝ'] someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence.

Etymology

  • -er (English)
  • -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • spoil (English)
  • espoillier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

4. spoiler

noun. ['ˈspɔɪlɝ'] an airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds.

Etymology

  • -er (English)
  • -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • spoil (English)
  • espoillier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

5. spoiler

noun. ['ˈspɔɪlɝ'] someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war).

Etymology

  • -er (English)
  • -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • spoil (English)
  • espoillier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))