spin

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

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

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