Spinning

Pronunciation

Full definition of spinning

Adjective

1. Rapidly rotating on an axis; whirling.
• 2013-03, Frank Fish, George Lauder, Not Just Going with the Flow, An extreme version of vorticity is a vortex. The vortex is a spinning, cyclonic mass of fluid, which can be observed in the rotation of water going down a drain, as well as in smoke rings, tornados and hurricanes.

Noun

1. The process of converting fibres into yarn or thread.
2. Indoor cycling.

Verb

1. Present participle of spin

Derived terms

• spinning frame
• spinning jenny
• spinning mule
• spinning wheel