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Spinning: meaning, definitions and examples

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spinning

 

[ ˈspɪnɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

motion

The act or process of rotating rapidly around an axis.

Synonyms

rotation, twirling, whirling

Examples of usage

  • The spinning of the Earth on its axis causes day and night.
  • The spinning of a top is a popular children's toy.
Context #2 | Noun

activity

The action or hobby of spinning yarn or thread.

Synonyms

crafting, knitting, weaving

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys spinning wool to make her own clothes.
  • Spinning is a relaxing and creative pastime.
Context #3 | Verb

deception

To present information in a particular way to make it seem more favorable or impressive.

Synonyms

distort, manipulate, misrepresent

Examples of usage

  • The politician was accused of spinning the facts to win votes.
  • The company tried to spin the negative news into a positive story.

Translations

Translations of the word "spinning" in other languages:

🇵🇹 girando

🇮🇳 घूमता हुआ (дієприкм.)

🇩🇪 drehend

🇮🇩 berputar

🇺🇦 обертання

🇵🇱 kręcenie się

🇯🇵 回転する (дієприкм.)

🇫🇷 tournant

🇪🇸 girando

🇹🇷 dönme

🇰🇷 회전하는 (дієприкм.)

🇸🇦 دوران (дієприкм.)

🇨🇿 rotující

🇸🇰 otáčanie

🇨🇳 旋转的 (дієприкм.)

🇸🇮 vrtenje

🇮🇸 snúningur

🇰🇿 айналу

🇬🇪 ტრიალი

🇦🇿 fırlanan

🇲🇽 girando

Etymology

The word 'spinning' originates from the Old English word 'spinnan', meaning 'to draw out and twist fibers into thread'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings related to rotation, motion, and deception. Spinning has been a fundamental human activity for thousands of years, essential for creating textiles and fabrics. Today, it continues to hold significance in both literal and metaphorical contexts.

See also: spin, spindle, spine, spinner.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,072 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.