Definition of Spin

Noun

• a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
  "the campaign put a favorable spin on the story"
  
• rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
  tailspin
• a short drive in a car
  "he took the new car for a spin"
  
• the act of rotating rapidly
  "he gave the crank a spin"
  "it broke off after much twisting"
  twirl twist twisting whirl
• a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
  

Verb

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

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