spin|ning

spin|ning
spin|ning «SPIHN ihng», adjective, noun.
–adj.
that spins: »

a spinning top, a spinning mill or machine, a spinning lure.

–n.
1. the act of a person or thing that spins.
2. the sport or technique of casting with a very light line and a spinning reel.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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