1. plural of ginning; the process of separating cotton fibers from seeds using a cotton gin
Usage: chiefly used in agricultural and textile contexts
2. plural of ginning; instances or batches of cotton processed through a gin
Usage: countable usage in industrial production

Examples

• The mill completed three ginnings of cotton before the harvest season ended.
• Modern ginnings produce cleaner fiber with fewer impurities than older methods.
• The farmer tracked the ginnings from each field separately to monitor quality.
• Efficient ginnings require well-maintained machinery and skilled operators.
• Last year's ginnings yielded a higher percentage of premium-grade cotton.