What is the meaning of spoiler?

noun

  • A candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning.
  • Someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war.
  • Someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence.
  • An airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds.
  • A hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag. .
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