twiddling

verb

Definition of twiddlingnext
present participle of twiddle
as in twirling

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  1. rotating
  2. pivoting
  3. winding
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  • Her hull shape and fully electric propulsion system with inline contra rotating propellers is an evolution from the Breathe concept first proposed in 2010.
    Bill Springer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This highly efficient system of a centerline propeller and a rotating thruster behind allowed De Voogt’s naval architects to fashion a hull shape with an optimized, upswept after body for less turbulence and a quieter wake.
    Bill Springer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of rotating
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  • Springfield’s housing authority executive director, Michelle Lee-Hall, told The New York Times housing affordability problems have been aggravated by landlords pivoting to migrants willing to pay higher rent.
    Conor Murray, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Amos' first career was in professional football, playing for the Denver Broncos and then the Kansas City Chiefs, before pivoting to acting.
    Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of pivoting
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  • The character took a winding road from being singularly focused on her romance with the Joker to becoming one half of Harlivy.
    Samantha Riedel, Them, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Titanium With History The energy required to power the watch’s performance indicator is created by winding the aforementioned crank.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of winding
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twiddle (with)

twiddling

twiddling one's thumbs

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