Definition of spin - Rhyme Finder

Definitions

Noun

a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

Noun

the act of rotating rapidly; "he gave the crank a spin"; "it broke off after much twisting"

Noun

a short drive in a car; "he took the new car for a spin"

Noun

rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral

Noun

a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion); "the campaign put a favorable spin on the story"

Verb

revolve quickly and repeatedly around one''s own axis; "The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"

Verb

stream in jets, of liquids; "The creek spun its course through the woods"

Verb

cause to spin; "spin a coin"

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make up a story; "spin a yarn"

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form a web by making a thread; "spiders spin a fine web"

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work natural fibers into a thread; "spin silk"

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twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation; "The President''s spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing"

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prolong or extend; "spin out a visit"

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