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Rarechurning
The correct spelling is churning.
How to pronounce churning
verb
Say it like: Chu-rni-ng
The correct spelling is churning. To agitate rapidly and repetitively, or to stir with a rowing or rocking motion; generally applies to liquids, notably cream. For example: "Now the cream is churned to make butter."
Usage Examples
“Now the cream is churned to make butter.”
“I was so nervous that my stomach was churning.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To agitate rapidly and repetitively, or to stir with a rowing or rocking motion; generally applies to liquids, notably cream.
- 2.To produce excessive and sometimes undesirable or unproductive activity or motion.
- 3.To move rapidly and repetitively with a rocking motion; to tumble, mix or shake.
- 4.(of a customer) To stop using a company's product or service.
- 5.(travel) To repeatedly cancel and rebook a reservation in order to refresh ticket time limits or other fare rule restrictions.
noun
- 1.The act by which something is churned.
- 2.The quantity of butter prepared (by churning) at one time.
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