verb🔗ShareTourner, pivoterTo rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction."I spun myself around a few times."Je me suis retourné plusieurs fois.actiondirectionmachinephysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFilerTo make yarn by twisting and winding fibers together."They spin the cotton into thread."Ils filent le coton en fil.materialprocessmachineagricultureindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePrésenter, interpréter, manipulerTo 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. "L'homme politique manipulait les résultats de sondage décevants pour les faire passer pour une victoire.politicsmediacommunicationbusinessattitudestatementsocietyorganizationpointlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire tourner la balle latéralement(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. "Le lanceur faisait tourner la balle, ce qui rendait difficile pour le batteur de prédire où elle rebondirait.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEffectuer un rebond latéral(of a ball) To move sideways when bouncing."The basketball was spinning to the left as it bounced off the rim. "Le ballon de basket effectuait un rebond latéral vers la gauche en rebondissant sur le bord.sportphysicsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTirer en filsTo form into thin strips or ribbons, as with sugar"The candy maker is spinning sugar into delicate, cotton-candy clouds. "Le confiseur tire le sucre en fils pour créer de délicats nuages de barbe à papa.foodprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFilerTo 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. "L'araignée file une toile dans le coin du plafond.organismanimalinsectbiologynatureprocessfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFormer, façonnerTo 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. "L'ouvrier métallurgiste façonnait soigneusement la tôle d'aluminium en un bol parfait à l'aide d'un tour.materialtechnologymachineindustryprocessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTourner rapidement, filerTo move swiftly."to spin along the road in a carriage, on a bicycle, etc."tourner rapidement le long de la route en voiture, à vélo, etc.actionenergyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFiltrer, filerTo stream or issue in a thread or a small current or jet."Blood spins from a vein."Le sang filtre d'une veine.technologyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAttendre en boucle jusqu'à ce qu'une condition soit vraieTo 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. "Le programme informatique attendait en boucle que la connexion internet soit rétablie avant de pouvoir continuer le téléchargement.computingtechnologyprocessconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePasser des disquesTo play (vinyl records, etc.) as a disc jockey."The DJ at the party was spinning classic funk records all night. "Le DJ de la soirée passait des disques de funk classiques toute la nuit.musicentertainmentmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire du spinningTo use an exercise bicycle, especially as part of a gym class."I enjoy spinning at the gym because it's a great cardio workout. "J'aime faire du spinning à la salle de sport car c'est un excellent entraînement cardio.sportbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGrippage, blocageAn 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. "Le palier défectueux provoquait le grippage de l'arbre, causant de graves dommages à la fois à la pièce rotative et au logement.machinetechnicalconditionindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRotation, torsionThe motion of something that spins."The washing machine's spinning removes the excess water from the clothes. "La rotation de la machine à laver élimine l'excès d'eau des vêtements.physicsactionenergymachineprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFilatureThe process of converting fibres into yarn or thread."The artisan demonstrated spinning to the class, showing how wool became strong, usable yarn. "L'artisan a démontré la filature à la classe, montrant comment la laine devenait un fil solide et utilisable.materialprocessindustrytechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLe spinning, cyclisme en salleIndoor cycling on an exercise bicycle."My legs are sore after a tough session of spinning at the gym. "J'ai mal aux jambes après une séance de spinning difficile à la salle de sport.sportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareTournant, en rotationRapidly 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. " Voici quelques options, classées par simplicité : La toupie tournante était amusante à regarder. La machine à laver en rotation faisait beaucoup de bruit. Le ventilateur en rotation a refroidi la pièce. physicsscienceactiontechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading