spinning
noun
spinning
American
[spin-ing]
/ ˈspɪn ɪŋ /
noun
spinnings
plural
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Textiles.
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the act or process of converting staple or short lengths of fiber, as cotton or rayon, into continuous yarn or thread.
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the extrusion of a solution of fiber-forming substances through holes in a spinneret to form filaments.
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Entomology. the act or process of secreting and placing silk or silklike filaments, as in the construction of a web by a spider or the formation of a cocoon by a caterpillar.
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Also called spin casting, spin fishing, thread-line fishing. Angling. the act or technique of casting a relatively light lure attached to a threadlike line wound on a stationary spool.
spinning
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British
/ ˈspɪnɪŋ /
noun
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the act or process of spinning
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( as modifier )
spinning yarn
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the act or technique of casting and drawing a revolving lure through the water so as to imitate the movement of a live fish, etc
Spinning
2
British
/ ˈspɪnɪŋ /
noun
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Etymology
Origin of spinning
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at spin, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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And even though the deal leaves important details unresolved, he’s already spinning it as a success.
From Slate • Jun. 15, 2026
That’s when Anunoby appeared once again, flying over a scrum of Spurs that included 7-foot-4 Victor Wembanyama to reach the ball with the tips of his fingers and send it spinning through the rim.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
What can the beat-up, worn-out records at your local thrift store do to dodge a landfill and keep the Earth spinning?
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Acting like a giant incinerator, the spinning flames destroy many of the particles responsible for dense smoke plumes.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
Duane found himself turning one way, then spinning quickly around barely in time to see the fox dash between his legs and disappear into yet another hole.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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