Spinning
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈspɪnɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Spinning is a noun meaning The motion of something that spins.
Meaning
The motion of something that spins.
More Meanings
- The process of converting fibres into yarn or thread.
- Indoor cycling on an exercise bicycle.
- present participle and gerund of spin
Example Sentences
these uncontrollable spinnings of the head
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.
Word Forms
- spinnings
Synonyms for spinning
Depending on context, synonyms include rotation, turning, spin, moving, whirling.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include whirling, moving, whirl, rotate, rotation, rotated.
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