spoiler

1. (noun) a hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag
Related Words: aerofoil, airfoil, control surface, surface

2. (noun) an airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds
Related Words: aerofoil, airfoil, control surface, surface

3. (noun) a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning
Related Words: campaigner, candidate, nominee

4. (noun) someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
Synonyms: despoiler, freebooter, looter, pillager, plunderer, raider
Related Words: buccaneer, pirate, sea robber, sea rover, thief



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