ring spinning

noun

1. a process of spinning in which the yarn is twisted and drawn while passing through a small metal device traveling rapidly around a ring in the operation of winding the yarn onto a bobbin.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ring spinning¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

For most of his adult life, the camera has been Hulk Hogan’s best friend, capturing him body slamming opponents to the mat in the wrestling ring, spinning, glaring and taunting all who might try to take him on.

From Los Angeles Times

Our Improved Ring Spinning Frames are made from entirely new patterns, and not only combine the best features previously brought out in such machines, but also many new ideas and improvements which have proved of great benefit to both manufacturers and spinners.

From Project Gutenberg

Spinning.—Two systems of spinning are in use at the present time, ring spinning and self-acting mule spinning.

From Project Gutenberg

A flick of his wrist sent the old ring spinning; we saw it meet its own reflection in the glassy flood, like a salmon-fly beautifully thrown; and more rings came and widened on the waters, till they stirred the mirrored branches of the trees on Richmond Hill.

From Project Gutenberg

The former resemble throstle and ring spinning machines, but since they do not attenuate the material, only one line of rollers is provided.

From Project Gutenberg