Spinning

//ˈspɪnɪŋ// noun, verb

noun, verb ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1
The motion of something that spins. countable, uncountable
"these uncontrollable spinnings of the head"
2
creating thread wordnet
3
The process of converting fibres into yarn or thread. countable, uncountable
4
Indoor cycling on an exercise bicycle. countable, uncountable

Verb

1
present participle and gerund of spin form-of, gerund, participle, present
"An extreme version of vorticity is a vortex. The vortex is a spinning, cyclonic mass of fluid, which can be observed in the rotation of water going down a drain, as well as in smoke rings, tornados and hurricanes."

Synonyms

angular momentum angular motion angular velocity axial motion bowling centrifugation

Example

"Have you ever seen a spider spinning its web?"

Related phrases

fidget-spinning head-spinning money-spinning pen spinning plate spinning ring spinning spinning bike spinning frame spinning house spinning jenny spinning mule spinning rod

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