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spinning

/ˈspɪnɪŋ/

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verb

To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.

Examples :

"I spun myself around a few times."

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To make yarn by twisting and winding fibers together.

Examples :

"They spin the cotton into thread."

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To present, describe, or interpret, or to introduce a bias or slant, so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance.

Examples :

"The politician was spinning the disappointing poll results to make it seem like a victory. "

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(of a bowler) To make the ball move sideways when it bounces on the pitch.

Examples :

"The bowler was spinning the ball, making it difficult for the batsman to predict where it would bounce. "

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(of a ball) To move sideways when bouncing.

Examples :

"The basketball was spinning to the left as it bounced off the rim. "

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To form into thin strips or ribbons, as with sugar

Examples :

"The candy maker is spinning sugar into delicate, cotton-candy clouds. "

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To 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.

Examples :

"The spider is spinning a web in the corner of the ceiling. "

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To 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.

Examples :

"The metalworker was carefully spinning the aluminum sheet into a perfect bowl using a lathe. "

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To move swiftly.

Examples :

"to spin along the road in a carriage, on a bicycle, etc."

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To stream or issue in a thread or a small current or jet.

Examples :

"Blood spins from a vein."

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To wait in a loop until some condition becomes true.

Examples :

"The computer program was spinning, waiting for the internet connection to be re-established before it could continue downloading. "

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To play (vinyl records, etc.) as a disc jockey.

Examples :

"The DJ at the party was spinning classic funk records all night. "

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To use an exercise bicycle, especially as part of a gym class.

Examples :

"I enjoy spinning at the gym because it's a great cardio workout. "

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An 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.

Examples :

"The faulty journal bearing was spinning the shaft, causing serious damage to both the rotating part and the housing. "

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noun

The motion of something that spins.

Examples :

"The washing machine's spinning removes the excess water from the clothes. "

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noun

The process of converting fibres into yarn or thread.

Examples :

"The artisan demonstrated spinning to the class, showing how wool became strong, usable yarn. "

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Indoor cycling on an exercise bicycle.

Examples :

"My legs are sore after a tough session of spinning at the gym. "

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adjective

Rapidly rotating on an axis; whirling.

Examples :

"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. "

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