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Why is a ComboBox or Select in Android named as Spinner?

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  • 7
    The effect when you spin the values inside such an element. It is like the number dials on a luggage lock

    When I heard Spinner for the first time, I assumed it meant the task progress animation
  • 1
    Cus it's not named dropdown, you see?
  • 2
    @asgs Exactly, first thought is loading indicator
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