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