spin
spin /ˈspɪn/
noun
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A distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
(
spin
)
a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
The campaign put a favorable spin on the story
the campaign put a favorable spin on the story
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Rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
(
spin
, tailspin
)
rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
-
A short drive in a car
(
spin
)
a short drive in a car
He took the new car for a spin
he took the new car for a spin
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The act of rotating rapidly
(
spin
, twirl
, twisting
, whirl
, twist
)
the act of rotating rapidly
He gave the crank a spin
he gave the crank a spin
It broke off after much twisting
it broke off after much twisting
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A swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
(
spin
)
a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
verb
-
(
)
Revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
(
gyrate
, reel
, whirl
, spin around
, spin
)
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy
The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy
-
(
)
Stream in jets, of liquids
(
spin
)
stream in jets, of liquids
The creek spun its course through the woods
The creek spun its course through the woods
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Prolong or extend
(
spin
, spin out
)
prolong or extend
Spin out a visit
spin out a visit
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Twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation
(
spin
)
twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation
The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing
The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing
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Work natural fibers into a thread
(
spin
)
work natural fibers into a thread
Spin silk
spin silk
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Form a web by making a thread
(
spin
)
form a web by making a thread
Spiders spin a fine web
spiders spin a fine web
-
Make up a story
(
spin
)
make up a story
Spin a yarn
spin a yarn
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Cause to spin
(
birl
[UK] , spin
, twirl
, whirl
)
cause to spin
Spin a coin
spin a coin