spinning
noun
spinning
American
[spin-ing]
/ ˈspɪn ɪŋ /
noun
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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
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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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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
Eager to raise cash for data centers, Son plans to tap the market’s hunger for companies focused on AI and related uses by spinning off collections of companies within SoftBank.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Of the spinning ritual, which was popular among Milanese in the 19th Century, Galli told AFP news agency: "It's probably a charming gesture, but also quite damaging for a work of art."
From BBC • May 29, 2026
More recently, spinning tops in December 2025 caused the stock to pause once again near resistance.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
The spinning wheel sat motionless by the snuffed-out fire.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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