spin

/spˈɪn/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

verb

revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
“The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy”
stream in jets, of liquids
“The creek spun its course through the woods”
cause to spin
“spin a coin”
make up a story
“spin a yarn”
form a web by making a thread
“spiders spin a fine web”
work natural fibers into a thread
“spin silk”
twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation
“The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing”
prolong or extend
“spin out a visit”

noun

a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
the act of rotating rapidly
“he gave the crank a spin”
a short drive in a car
“he took the new car for a spin”
rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
“the campaign put a favorable spin on the story”

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