spinnen — meaning in English

English meaning

• purr verb To make a low, continuous vibrating sound, as a contented cat does.
• spin verb To turn around quickly on an axis.
• spindle noun A slender rod used for spinning fiber into thread, or more generally, any rod or axis that something turns on.

Senses

spinnen is used for these senses in English:

• purr The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.
• purr (intransitive, of a cat) To make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented or in certain other conditions.
• spin (cricket, of a bowler) To make the ball move sideways when it bounces on the pitch.
• spindle (transitive) To make into a long tapered shape.

purr — full definition

1. verb To make a low, continuous vibrating sound, as a contented cat does.
2. noun The low, continuous vibrating sound made by a contented cat, or something similar.

spin — full definition

1. verb To turn around quickly on an axis.
2. verb To present information in a biased way to make it look more favorable.
3. noun A biased or favorable slant put on a piece of news or information.
4. noun A short trip taken in a vehicle for pleasure.

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