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Noun
S:
(n)
spin
(a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile))
S:
(n)
spin
,
twirl
,
twist
,
twisting
,
whirl
(the act of rotating rapidly)
"he gave the crank a spin"; "it broke off after much twisting"
S:
(n)
spin
(a short drive in a car)
"he took the new car for a spin"
S:
(n)
tailspin
,
spin
(rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral)
S:
(n)
spin
(a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion))
"the campaign put a favorable spin on the story"
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sister term
Verb
S:
(v)
spin
,
spin around
,
whirl
,
reel
,
gyrate
(revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis)
"The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"
S:
(v)
spin
(stream in jets, of liquids)
"The creek spun its course through the woods"
S:
(v)
whirl
,
birl
,
spin
,
twirl
(cause to spin)
"spin a coin"
S:
(v)
spin
(make up a story)
"spin a yarn"
S:
(v)
spin
(form a web by making a thread)
"spiders spin a fine web"
S:
(v)
spin
(work natural fibers into a thread)
"spin silk"
S:
(v)
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"
S:
(v)
spin
,
spin out
(prolong or extend)
"spin out a visit"