English to English noun
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a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile) | source: wordnet30
2 |
the act of rotating rapidly | Example:
• he gave the crank a spin • it broke off after much twisting
source: wordnet30 Example:
• he took the new car for a spin
source: wordnet30
4 |
rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral | source: wordnet30
5 |
a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion) | Example:
• the campaign put a favorable spin on the story
source: wordnet30
6 |
The act of spinning; as, the spin of a top; a spin a bicycle. | source: webster1913 verb
7 |
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis | Example:
• The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy
source: wordnet30
8 |
stream in jets, of liquids | Example:
• The creek spun its course through the woods
source: wordnet30 Example:
• spin a coin
source: wordnet30 Example:
• spin a yarn
source: wordnet30
11 |
form a web by making a thread | Example:
• spiders spin a fine web
source: wordnet30
12 |
work natural fibers into a thread | Example:
• spin silk
source: wordnet30
13 |
twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation | Example:
• The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing
source: wordnet30 Example:
• spin out a visit
source: wordnet30
15 |
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. | source: webster1913
16 |
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. | source: webster1913
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