Meaning & Definition of word "Spinning"

Spinning

/ˈspɪn.ɪŋ/

1. The act or process of rotating quickly.
- Example: The spinning of the earth on its axis is what gives us day and night.
2. A type of exercise activity that involves stationary cycling, often in a group setting led by an instructor.
- Example: She attends a spinning class every Saturday to stay fit.

1. The action of turning or rotating rapidly.
- Example: The child was spinning in circles on the playground, laughing joyfully.
2. To form yarn or thread by twisting fibers together.
- Example: She spent the afternoon spinning wool into yarn for her knitting project.
3. To create a web or thread-like structure, as a spider does.
- Example: The spider was spinning a delicate web in the corner of the room.

Middle English 'spinnen', from Old English 'spinnen', of Germanic origin.

spinning out of control:

to become chaotic or unmanageable.

spinning the wheels:

to go in circles without making progress.

spinning a yarn:

to tell a story, often a long or elaborate one.

spin:

To rotate rapidly; to turn around.

spinner:

A device that spins; a person who spins thread.

spinster:

An unmarried woman, historically referring to a woman who spins.

Meaning: Feeling dizzy or overwhelmed, often from too much activity or excitement.

Example Sentence: After the news hit, my head started spinning.

Meaning: To fabricate or exaggerate a story.

Example Sentence: He was just spinning some story to make himself look good.