Spoiler
WordNet
noun
(1) A hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag
(2) An airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds
(3) Someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence
(4) Someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
(5) A candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A document, review or comment that discloses the ending or some key surprise, or twist in a story.
- Good netiquette dictates that one warn of spoilers before discussing them, so that readers who wish to do so may experience the surprises for themselves.
- A device to reduce lift
- A device to reduce lift and increase downforce
- An individual unable to win an election or game for him- or herself, but with the power to determine which player or candidate among two or more others does win.
- A comprehensive list of objects and their characteristics.