spinning
Pronunciation: [ˈspɪnɪŋ]
Context: "motion"
(verb) to turn around quickly in circles or to twist something around. Imagine a person twirling like a top or when you twist a piece of string into a coil.
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The dancer was spinning gracefully on the stage.
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He didn't spin the ball fast enough, so it fell to the ground.
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Can you spin around without getting dizzy?
Context: "activity"
(noun) the action or process of turning around in circles. You might see this when people are having fun and moving quickly in a circle.
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The spinning at the fair was so much fun!
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The spinning of the ride made some people feel sick.
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Why is spinning so popular at amusement parks?
Context: "creation"
(verb) to make thread or yarn by twisting fibers together. This is how we create materials for clothing, like how a spider weaves its web.
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She is spinning wool into yarn this afternoon.
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He could not spin the materials correctly for his project.
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What kind of thread are you spinning for your craft?
Context: "exercise"
(noun) a type of indoor cycling workout. In a class, people ride stationary bikes to music and get exercise together.
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I really enjoyed the spinning class at the gym yesterday.
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I didn't like the spinning class because it was too hard for me.
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Do you want to join me for a spinning class later?