Spinning

/ˈspɪn.ɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act or process of rotating quickly.

The spinning of the earth on its axis is what gives us day and night.

A type of exercise activity that involves stationary cycling, often in a group setting led by an instructor.

She attends a spinning class every Saturday to stay fit.

verb

The action of turning or rotating rapidly.

The child was spinning in circles on the playground, laughing joyfully.

To form yarn or thread by twisting fibers together.

She spent the afternoon spinning wool into yarn for her knitting project.

To create a web or thread-like structure, as a spider does.

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.

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

After the news hit, my head started spinning.

To fabricate or exaggerate a story.

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