Outspin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Outspin is a verb meaning (transitive) To spin out; finish; exhaust.
Meaning
(transitive) To spin out; finish; exhaust.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To exceed in spinning; exceed in spinning thread.
Example Sentences
As if we could outspin the Fatal Sisters.
His protective senior staff decided the secretary was being outspun.
Old Cigfolla, who despite stiff joints could outspin any of them, drew out a fine thread of flax.
[…] again and again as if she could not tear herself away, yet each time dancing farther forward, swaying to and fro. Finally, her arms raised, she began twirling around, faster and faster, as if she were trying to outspin time itself.
Word Forms
- outspins
- outspinning
- outspun
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unspin, de-spin, spin-dry, blow out, unspool, outwring.
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