spinning wheel

noun

: a small domestic hand-driven or foot-driven machine for spinning yarn or thread

Examples of spinning wheel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Equipped with four full-rotational, 360-degree spinning wheels, this luggage aced our tests. Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024 This unique 13-piece kit allows your preschooler to set up an entire water system, with pipes of different shapes and sizes, and even a spinning wheel. Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024 Keep in mind that small spinning wheels can get caught on hair, so make sure your kiddos keep their remote control cars away from their long strands. Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024 Will the spinning wheel stop on big money or the joker? San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2023 Farther inside, an old-fashioned spinning wheel and a desktop computer with its keyboard. Thomas Korsgaard, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2024 Visitors are first met with a spinning wheel that enables them to win coupons of up to $200 that can be used to load up their shopping carts. Drew Bernstein, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024 This hardside carry-on from Amazon Basics is a stellar option that has earned more than 34,000 perfect ratings for its durable exterior, expandable design, and four multi-directional spinning wheels that’ll glide you and your personal belongings through any airport with ease. Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2024 The 360-degree spinning wheels, which make the suitcase easy to glide through airports, come off with just the push of a button. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 3 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spinning wheel was in the 15th century

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“Spinning wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinning%20wheel. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

spinning wheel

noun
: a small machine driven by the hand or foot for spinning yarn or thread

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