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