spoiler

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OMG i think the spoiler is awesome. everyone knew they would end up getting married but it makes so excited. i cant WAIT untill Breaking Dawn comes out. it is making me crazy!!!

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  1. noun One who seizes spoils or booty.
  2. noun Something that causes spoilage.
  3. noun A long, narrow hinged plate on the upper surface of an airplane wing that reduces lift and increases drag when raised.
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  • The pillars work in combination with the dramatic looking aerodynamic spoiler which is centrally mounted at the rear of the roof structure, with its wings cantilevered above the tailgate glass. —  Automotive Headlines
  • I'm just waiting to see how ... [spoiler] They bring Michael Back in to the story, it may be related to what I have said [/ spoiler] Not sure if thats a spoiler, his name has been on the credits every episode so far this series but he has yet to surface. —  Cubed3.com News
  • Not sure if thats a spoiler, his name has been on the credits every episode so far this series but he has yet to surface. —  Cubed3.com News
  • An extra spoiler has been placed under the diffuser, providing additional downforce to boost the ground effect produced by the diffuser. —  Autoblog
  • Larger front air intakes and a subtle rear spoiler are also part of the XFR package. —  Leftlane - news, reviews, and info for the auto-industry
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/ˈspɔɪlər/
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