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spinning

The correct spelling is spinning.

How to pronounce spinning

/ˈspɪnɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈspɪnɪŋ/

Say it like: Spi-nni-ng

The correct spelling is spinning. To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction. For example: "I spun myself around a few times."

Usage Examples

I spun myself around a few times.

They spin the cotton into thread.

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

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.
  2. 2.To make yarn by twisting and winding fibers together.
  3. 3.To present, describe, or interpret, or to introduce a bias or slant, so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance.
  4. 4.(of a bowler) To make the ball move sideways when it bounces on the pitch.
  5. 5.(of a ball) To move sideways when bouncing.

noun

  1. 1.The motion of something that spins.
  2. 2.The process of converting fibres into yarn or thread.
  3. 3.Indoor cycling on an exercise bicycle.

adjective

  1. 1.Rapidly rotating on an axis; whirling.

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