Meaning of 'spin'

noun

a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)

Example: "the campaign put a favorable spin on the story"

noun

rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral

Synonyms: tailspin

noun

a short drive in a car

Example: "I took the new car for a spin."

noun

the act of rotating rapidly

Example: "We gave the crank a spin."

Synonyms: twisting twist twirl whirl

noun

a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

verb

prolong or extend

Example: "spin out a visit"

Synonyms: spin out

verb

twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation

Example: "The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing"

verb

work natural fibers into a thread

Example: "spin silk"

verb

form a web by making a thread

Example: "spiders spin a fine web"

verb

make up a story

Example: "spin a yarn"

verb

revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

Synonyms: whirl reel spin around gyrate

verb

cause to spin

Example: "spin a coin"

Synonyms: twirl whirl birl

verb

stream in jets, of liquids