spindling

adjective

spin·​dling ˈspin(d)-liŋ How to pronounce spindling (audio)
-lən;
ˈspin-dᵊl-iŋ How to pronounce spindling (audio)
-ən

Examples of spindling in a Sentence

a sickly, spindling child who spent most of his time indoors

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spindling was in 1750

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Cite this Entry

“Spindling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spindling. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.

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