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jenny.

A device for spinning thread from fiber onto multiple spindles (also called spinning jenny).

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈd͡ʒɛni/
  1. A device for spinning thread from fiber onto multiple spindles (also called spinning jenny).

  2. A female creature of certain kinds: A female donkey.

  3. A female creature of certain kinds: A female wren.

  4. A female creature of certain kinds: A female cat.

  5. A female creature of certain kinds: A female crab.

    Australia
  6. A catmill.

  7. In billiards and similar games, a powerful follow shot with plenty of topspin.

Where this word comes from

Partially from generic use of the female given name Jenny (cf. Jane) and partially from informal pronunciations of engine.

verb/ˈd͡ʒɛni/
  1. To wind finished lace onto cards ready for sale.

Where this word comes from

Partially from generic use of the female given name Jenny (cf. Jane) and partially from informal pronunciations of engine.

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