a game in which something round (as a plate) is spun on edge and the name of a player is called; the named player must catch the spinning object before it falls or pay a forfeit
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spin the platter::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | spin the plate |
| Type of | child's game |
Examples of spin the platter
spin the platter
If you restart it before the platter has a chance to spin down, you could corrupt data on the hard drive.
From the sltrib.com
That gives the hard drive, which is a spinning metallic platter, time to spin down before restarting the computer.
From the sltrib.com
There's something fun and cool about putting the record on the platter again, cuing it up and watching it spin in the background as warm, satisfying music fills the room.
From the dailyherald.com
Instead of pressing fret buttons on a guitar and strumming, you press platter buttons on the record and scratch and spin to blend songs into mash-ups.
From the post-gazette.com
Now, delicately wash the lettuce in very cold water, spin or shake dry and lay out on to a handsome large platter.
From the guardian.co.uk
