spinning
noun
spin·ning ˈspi-niŋ 
: a method of fishing in which a lure is cast by use of a light flexible rod, a spinning reel, and a light line
Word History
First Known Use
1855, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing spinning
spinning
verb
1
as in rotating
to move in circles around an axis or center spinning on its axis, the Earth makes one complete rotation every 23 hours 56 minutes 4 seconds Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- rotating
- revolving
- whirling
- twirling
- turning
- rolling
- gyrating
- circling
- curling
- pirouetting
- swirling
- pinwheeling
- twisting
- wheeling
- winding
- spiraling
- coiling
- curving
- orbiting
- pivoting
- twining
- spiralling
- ringing
- circulating
- encircling
- swiveling
- rounding
- swivelling
2
as in whirling
to be in a confused state as if from being twirled around my head spun as I contemplated all the possible problems this restructuring could cause Synonyms & Similar Words
- whirling
- swimming
- turning
- swirling
- reeling
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- collecting
- settling
- calming
- steadying
3
as in twirling
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis spun the child around until he was hopelessly dizzy Synonyms & Similar Words
- rotating
- twirling
- turning
- swinging
- twisting
- swirling
- whirling
- swiveling
- rolling
- revolving
- pivoting
- swivelling
- wheeling
- cranking
- winding
- reeling
- coiling
- screwing
- twiddling
- unscrewing
- circulating