spin the trencher

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What does spin the trencher mean?

An old parlour game in which one player twirls a trencher and calls the name of another player, who must grab it before it drops, taking over from the twirling player if successful.

How to pronounce spin the trencher

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “spin the trencher”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “spin the trencher”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “spin the trencher” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.