Word Information

Spin

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Definitions for Spin

noun
a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
noun
the act of rotating rapidly
Synonyms
Examples
  1. he gave the crank a spin
  2. it broke off after much twisting
noun
a short drive in a car
Examples
  1. he took the new car for a spin
noun
rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
Synonyms
noun
a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
Examples
  1. the campaign put a favorable spin on the story
verb
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
Synonyms
spin around whirl reel gyrate
Examples
  1. The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy
verb
stream in jets, of liquids
Examples
  1. The creek spun its course through the woods
verb
cause to spin
Synonyms
Examples
  1. spin a coin
verb
make up a story
Examples
  1. spin a yarn
verb
form a web by making a thread
Examples
  1. spiders spin a fine web
verb
work natural fibers into a thread
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  1. spin silk
verb
twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation
Examples
  1. The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing
verb
prolong or extend
Synonyms
spin out
Examples
  1. spin out a visit

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