Gainer (Noun)
Meaning 1
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.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A person who gains (gains an advantage or gains profits); "she was clearly the gainer in that exchange".
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 3
A person who gains weight.
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Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- After months of struggling to eat enough, John was delighted to find out he was a gainer, finally tipping the scales in the right direction.
- As a hardgainer, Sarah had to make sure to consume an enormous number of calories each day in order to build muscle.
- The trainers at the gym worked closely with the gainer to ensure he was eating enough protein to support his muscle growth.
- When he enrolled in the weight-gain program, David was thrilled to meet other guys who were also proud gainers.
- The doctor warned that the medication would make her a gainer, so she started an exercise routine to offset the potential weight increase.