"spoiler" meaning in English

See spoiler in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈspɔɪ.lə/ [UK], /ˈspɔɪ.lɚ/ [US] Audio: en-us-spoiler.ogg [US], en-au-spoiler.ogg [Australia] Forms: spoiler [singular], spoilers [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A spoiler is a person or thing that spoils something.
    Sense id: simple-spoiler-en-noun-6DDBW2NM
  2. A spoiler is a description of an important plot development in a film or book to reduce surprise or suspense for first-time viewer or reader
    Sense id: simple-spoiler-en-noun-0cvCt8kV
  3. Spoilers are flaps on the wing of an aircraft which can be projected in order to create drag and so reduce speed.
    Sense id: simple-spoiler-en-noun-fVltQU7V Categories (other): Aviation
  4. Spoiler is a device to reduce lift and increase downforce
    Sense id: simple-spoiler-en-noun-c3KMSKw1
     
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