"spinorama" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: spinoramas [plural]
Etymology: From spin + -orama. A "Gallivanism" coined by sportscaster Danny Gallivan. Etymology templates: {{af|en|spin|-orama}} spin + -orama Head templates: {{en-noun}} spinorama (plural spinoramas)
  1. (ice hockey) The action of spinning a full turn while skating with the puck, in order to protect it from opponents. Wikipedia link: en:Danny Gallivan Categories (topical): Ice hockey Synonyms: spinarama, spin-o-rama

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