Definitions for: Spoiler


[n] a hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag
[n] an airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds
[n] someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence
[n] someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
[n] a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning



Webster (1913) Definition: Spoil"er, n.
1. One who spoils; a plunderer; a pillager; a robber; a
despoiler.

2. One who corrupts, mars, or renders useless.

Synonyms: despoiler, freebooter, looter, pamperer, pillager, plunderer, raider

See Also: aerofoil, airfoil, buccaneer, campaigner, candidate, control surface, human, individual, mortal, nominee, person, pirate, sea robber, sea rover, somebody, someone, soul, stealer, surface, thief

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