Meaning of the word shiner in English
What does shiner mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
shiner
US /ˈʃaɪ.nɚ/
UK /ˈʃaɪ.nər/
Noun
1.
a black eye
Example:
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He came home with a big shiner after the fight.
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That punch gave him a nasty shiner.
2.
a small, silvery fish, especially a minnow, used as bait
Example:
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The fisherman used a live shiner to catch the bass.
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We bought a bucket of shiners from the bait shop.