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Grammar : Adj
Spell : fahyn-spuhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfaɪnˈspʌn



Definition of fine-spun

  • As in pulverous : adj fine
  • As in pulverulent : adj fine
  • As in fine : adj dainty, delicate; sheer
  • As in fine : adj discriminating, exact
Example sentences :
  • They set their fine-spun theories against the facts of life.
  • Extract from : « Socialism » by John Spargo
  • He had no fine-spun theories as to the wrong of eavesdropping.
  • Extract from : « The Kentucky Ranger » by Edward T. Curnick
  • But Gilby blew the whistle and wasn't interested in your fine-spun logic.
  • Extract from : « The Syndic » by C.M. Kornbluth
  • Other men are not so blind–and one of them said it reminded him of fine-spun gold.
  • Extract from : « Silver and Gold » by Dane Coolidge
  • She was afraid to move lest she should destroy this delicate, fine-spun joy.
  • Extract from : « Shadows of Flames » by Amelie Rives
  • Gone were at once my fine-spun theories and my forebodings of the night.
  • Extract from : « The Killer » by Stewart Edward White
  • Now, where are their fine-spun theories as to how he crossed to the Arkansas coast?
  • Extract from : « The Prodigal Judge » by Vaughan Kester
  • She then stooped down and searched in the heap of the fine-spun thread which lay at her side until she found the end of it.
  • Extract from : « Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) » by Various
  • She ran as easily, as relentlessly, without a hitch or break, as fine-spun silk slips through a shuttle.
  • Extract from : « Garrison's Finish » by W. B. M. Ferguson
  • See, the creature is throwing out delicate, transparent threads or filaments in every direction, like fine-spun glass.
  • Extract from : « Through a Microscope » by Samuel Wells

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