spinning wheel
noun
a device formerly used for spinning wool, flax, etc., into yarn or thread, consisting essentially of a single spindle driven by a large wheel operated by hand or foot.
spinning wheels
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pluralof spinning wheel.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“At any given point, the pike was a symphony of spinning wheels, creaking cabs, clopping hooves, and droning livestock,” Mr. Crytzer writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
The studio smelled faintly of wet earth and glaze, and the rhythmic hum of spinning wheels made it feel almost meditative.
From Salon ● May 25, 2025
Normally, Hubble measures its location in space with a system that includes three gyroscopes—rapidly spinning wheels that can sense forces in three directions.
From Science Magazine ● Jun. 4, 2024
Overlapping as they did with that decade’s craft mania, old-fashioned objects such as spinning wheels, flags and eagle-themed wallpaper enjoyed an uncanny moment of cultural relevance.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 21, 2023
I was sorry we ended up like this, spinning wheels at a McDonald’s.
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
