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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Spinning coal into the stuff of modern life is inherently less efficient than the conventional petrochemicals industry, and far more carbon-intensive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
The theme park opened its new rollercoaster, Spinning Racer, on Friday as part of its "new era".
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Spinning discs around baby stars do the same: they make spiral structures because of gravity.
From Space Scoop • Oct. 24, 2025
At Spinning Sunset, you can expect to find more than 40 record vendors including In Sheep’s Clothing, Vinyldigs and Helix Sounds.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025
Spinning, spinning, spinning the wheel, his lungs bursting, all or nothing, reckless with the need to get out.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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