English dictionary

spin

/sp/I/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

noun.event

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of rotating rapidly

noun.act

Examples
He gave the crank a spin.

Synonyms twirl twist twisting whirl

Source: WordNet 3.0
a short drive in a car

noun.act

Examples
He took the new car for a spin.

Source: WordNet 3.0
rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral

noun.act

Synonyms tailspin

Source: WordNet 3.0
a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)

noun.act

Examples
The campaign put a favorable spin on the story.

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of spinning; as, the spin of a top; a spin a bicycle.

noun

Source: webster1913

revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

verb.motion

Synonyms gyrate reel spin around whirl

Source: WordNet 3.0
stream in jets, of liquids

verb.motion

Source: WordNet 3.0
cause to spin

verb.motion

Examples
Spin a coin.

Synonyms birl twirl whirl

Source: WordNet 3.0
make up a story

verb.creation

Examples
Spin a yarn.

Source: WordNet 3.0
form a web by making a thread

verb.creation

Examples
Spiders spin a fine web.

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work natural fibers into a thread

verb.contact

Examples
Spin silk.

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twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation

verb.communication

Examples
The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing.

Source: WordNet 3.0
prolong or extend

verb.change

Examples
Spin out a visit.

Synonyms spin out

Source: WordNet 3.0
To draw out, and twist into threads, either by the hand or machinery; as, to spin wool, cotton, or flax; to spin goat's hair; to produce by drawing out and twisting a fibrous material.

verb

Source: webster1913
To practice spinning; to work at drawing and twisting threads; to make yarn or thread from fiber; as, the woman knows how to spin; a machine or jenny spins with great exactness.

verb

Source: webster1913