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Definition of spinout

spinout

/ˈspɪn.aʊt/
spin · out
Plural:spinouts
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• noun

1

A newly independent company created from an existing division, subsidiary, or research department of a parent corporation or university.

Example

"The biotechnology firm began as a university spinout formed to commercialize a promising gene therapy."

2

A rotational skid by an automobile or aircraft caused by a loss of traction or control.

Example

"The driver avoided a dangerous spinout on the icy highway by steering gently into the skid."

3

In surfing and windsurfing, a loss of control occurring when the fin loses its grip in the water, causing the tail of the board to slide sideways.

Example

"Pushing too hard on the back foot during a sharp bottom turn can cause a sudden spinout."

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• Rhymes for spinout

• Nearby Words

spinning
spinoff
spinosaurus
spinout
spinster
spinsterhood
spiny

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spinout. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spinout
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