# spinning

Pronunciation: say "SPIN-ing" /ˈspɪnɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of spin. — present participle and gerund of spin
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of spin. Use this form for an action happening now or as the name of the action.
   - _She loves spinning across the rink during her routine._
   - _The planet keeps spinning on its axis as it orbits the sun._

## Noun

2. The motion of an object as it turns rapidly around a central point.
   - Simple: The fast turning of something around a center point.
   - _The spinning of the carousel slowed as the ride came to an end._
   - _Astronauts must cope with the spinning of their capsule during reentry._
3. The process of twisting fibers such as wool or cotton into yarn or thread.
   - Simple: The work of turning fibers like wool or cotton into thread.
   - _Spinning by hand was once a daily task in many rural households._
   - _The mill's spinning produced thousands of yards of thread each day._
4. Indoor cycling performed on a stationary exercise bicycle, usually in an instructor-led class.
   - Simple: A kind of indoor exercise done on a special bike that stays in one place.
   - _She goes to spinning three times a week at her local gym._
   - _Spinning gave him a solid cardio workout without leaving the building._

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