1. the process of agitating cream or milk to make butter
2. violent or turbulent movement, especially of water
3. a state of emotional turmoil or unrest

1. moving violently or in a turbulent manner

Examples

• The churning of cream into butter took nearly an hour.
• The churning waters made it dangerous for small boats.
• She felt a churning in her stomach before the big presentation.
• The churning sea crashed against the rocky shore.
• His mind was churning with worry about the test results.
• The churning rapids made white-water rafting exciting but risky.
• The butter churning was a daily chore on the farm.