verb🔗ShareSich drehen, rotierenTo rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction."I spun myself around a few times."Ich drehte mich ein paar Mal im Kreis.actiondirectionmachinephysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSpinnenTo make yarn by twisting and winding fibers together."They spin the cotton into thread."Sie spinnen die Baumwolle zu Faden.materialprocessmachineagricultureindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDarstellen, interpretieren, beschönigenTo present, describe, or interpret, or to introduce a bias or slant, so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance."The politician was spinning the disappointing poll results to make it seem like a victory. "Der Politiker stellte die enttäuschenden Umfrageergebnisse so dar, dass sie wie ein Sieg aussahen.politicsmediacommunicationbusinessattitudestatementsocietyorganizationpointlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDen Ball seitlich rotieren lassen(of a bowler) To make the ball move sideways when it bounces on the pitch."The bowler was spinning the ball, making it difficult for the batsman to predict where it would bounce. "Der Bowler ließ den Ball rotieren, was es für den Batsman schwierig machte, vorherzusagen, wo er aufspringen würde.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSeitlich abprallen(of a ball) To move sideways when bouncing."The basketball was spinning to the left as it bounced off the rim. "Der Basketball prallte seitlich nach links ab, als er vom Rand abprallte.sportphysicsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZu Fäden ziehenTo form into thin strips or ribbons, as with sugar"The candy maker is spinning sugar into delicate, cotton-candy clouds. "Der Süßwarenhersteller zieht Zucker zu zarten, Zuckerwatte-Wolken.foodprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSpinnenTo form (a web, a cocoon, silk, etc.) from threads produced by the extrusion of a viscid, transparent liquid, which hardens on coming into contact with the air; said of the spider, the silkworm, etc."The spider is spinning a web in the corner of the ceiling. "Die Spinne spinnt ein Netz in der Ecke der Decke.organismanimalinsectbiologynatureprocessfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerformen, formenTo shape, as malleable sheet metal, into a hollow form, by bending or buckling it by pressing against it with a smooth hand tool or roller while the metal revolves, as in a lathe."The metalworker was carefully spinning the aluminum sheet into a perfect bowl using a lathe. "Der Metallarbeiter formte das Aluminiumblech mit einer Drehmaschine sorgfältig zu einer perfekten Schüssel.materialtechnologymachineindustryprocessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich schnell drehen, wirbelnTo move swiftly."to spin along the road in a carriage, on a bicycle, etc."sich in einer Kutsche, auf einem Fahrrad usw. die Straße entlang zu wirbeln.actionenergyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFäden ziehen, spinnenTo stream or issue in a thread or a small current or jet."Blood spins from a vein."Blut tritt aus einer Vene in Fäden aus.technologyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIn einer Schleife warten, bis eine Bedingung erfüllt istTo wait in a loop until some condition becomes true."The computer program was spinning, waiting for the internet connection to be re-established before it could continue downloading. "Das Computerprogramm wartete in einer Schleife, bis die Internetverbindung wiederhergestellt war, bevor es mit dem Herunterladen fortfahren konnte.computingtechnologyprocessconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAuflegenTo play (vinyl records, etc.) as a disc jockey."The DJ at the party was spinning classic funk records all night. "Der DJ auf der Party legte die ganze Nacht klassische Funk-Platten auf.musicentertainmentmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAuf einem stationären Fahrrad trainierenTo use an exercise bicycle, especially as part of a gym class."I enjoy spinning at the gym because it's a great cardio workout. "Ich trainiere gerne auf dem stationären Fahrrad im Fitnessstudio, weil es ein tolles Cardio-Training ist.sportbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFestfressen, BlockierenAn abnormal condition in journal bearings where the bearing seizes to the shaft that is rotating and rotates inside the journal, destroying both the shaft and the journal."The faulty journal bearing was spinning the shaft, causing serious damage to both the rotating part and the housing. "Das fehlerhafte Lager ließ die Welle festfressen und verursachte schwere Schäden sowohl am rotierenden Teil als auch am Gehäuse.machinetechnicalconditionindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDrehung, RotationThe motion of something that spins."The washing machine's spinning removes the excess water from the clothes. "Das Drehen der Waschmaschine entfernt das überschüssige Wasser aus der Kleidung.physicsactionenergymachineprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpinnen, VerspinnenThe process of converting fibres into yarn or thread."The artisan demonstrated spinning to the class, showing how wool became strong, usable yarn. "Der Kunsthandwerker demonstrierte der Klasse das Spinnen und zeigte, wie Wolle zu starkem, brauchbarem Garn wurde.materialprocessindustrytechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpinning, Indoor-CyclingIndoor cycling on an exercise bicycle."My legs are sore after a tough session of spinning at the gym. "Meine Beine sind nach einer anstrengenden Spinning-Einheit im Fitnessstudio wund.sportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSich drehend, wirbelndRapidly rotating on an axis; whirling."Here are a few options, ordered by simplicity: The spinning top was fun to watch. The spinning washing machine made a lot of noise. The spinning fan cooled the room. " Hier sind ein paar Optionen, geordnet nach Einfachheit: Der sich drehende Kreisel war lustig anzusehen. Die sich drehende Waschmaschine machte viel Lärm. Der sich drehende Ventilator kühlte den Raum. physicsscienceactiontechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading