spinning
/ˈspɪnɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: spinnings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The motion of something that spins.
Noun
Examples
these uncontrollable spinnings of the head
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The process of converting fibres into yarn or thread.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “spinning” mean?
The motion of something that spins.
Is “spinning” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.