spinning

  • 121spinning box. — See centrifugal box. Also called spinning pot …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 122spinning-wheel — spinnˈing wheel noun A machine for spinning yarn, consisting of a wheel driven by the hand or by a treadle, which drives one or two spindles • • • Main Entry: ↑spin …

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  • 123spinning — spin fishing …

    Dictionary of ichthyology

  • 124spinning — 1. adjective Rapidly rotating on an axis; whirling. 2. noun The process of converting fibres into yarn or thread …

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  • 125Spinning — The practice of brokerage houses exchanging IPO shares with top executives for reciprocating business from their companies. A lucrative means of enticing the business of large companies. By swaying the decision of the top executives, investment… …

    Investment dictionary

  • 126Spinning® — Spịn|ning® 〈n.; od. s; unz.; Sp.〉 in Gruppen mit einem Trainer als Fitnesssport betriebenes Radfahren auf speziellen Trimmrädern [zu engl. spin „spinnen; drehen, wirbeln“] …

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  • 127Spinning — Spịnning,   Freizeitsport: Workout …

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  • 128spinning — In investment banking, the practice of an investment bank setting aside portions of a corporation s initial public offering for senior management of that corporation. Ethically questionable practice which appears to be a form of bribery.… …

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