spoiler

noun

a hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag

an airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds

someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence

someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)

a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning

Roots

spoliarespoil- · Latin · to strip, plunder

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