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gainer

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: gainer

1
n
a person who gains weight
2
n
a dive in which the diver throws the feet forward to complete a full backward somersault and enters the water feet first and facing away from the diving board
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: gainer
1

n a person who gains weight

Synonyms:
weight gainer
Type of:
individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul
a human being

n a person who gains (gains an advantage or gains profits)

“she was clearly the gainer in that exchange”
Type of:
individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul
a human being
2

n a dive in which the diver throws the feet forward to complete a full backward somersault and enters the water feet first and facing away from the diving board

Synonyms:
full gainer
Type of:
dive, diving
a headlong plunge into water
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