1. spin - noun
· a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
Hypernym(s): rotation, revolution, gyration
2. spin - noun
· the act of rotating rapidly; "he gave the crank a spin"; "it broke off after much twisting"
Synonym(s): twirl, twist, twisting, whirl
Hypernym(s): rotation, rotary_motion
3. spin - noun
· a short drive in a car; "he took the new car for a spin"
4. spin - noun
· rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
Synonym(s): tailspin
Hypernym(s): acrobatics, aerobatics, stunting, stunt_flying
5. spin - noun
· a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion); "the campaign put a favorable spin on the story"
Hypernym(s): rendition, rendering, interpretation
6. spin - verb
· revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis; "The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"
Synonym(s): spin_around, whirl, reel, gyrate
Hypernym(s): revolve, go_around, rotate
7. spin - verb
· stream in jets, of liquids; "The creek spun its course through the woods"
8. spin - verb
· cause to spin; "spin a coin"
Synonym(s): whirl, birl, twirl
Hypernym(s): rotate, circumvolve
9. spin - verb
· make up a story; "spin a yarn"
Hypernym(s): fabricate, manufacture, cook_up, make_up, invent
10. spin - verb
· form a web by making a thread; "spiders spin a fine web"
Hypernym(s): create_from_raw_material, create_from_raw_stuff
11. spin - verb
· work natural fibers into a thread; "spin silk"
Hypernym(s): twist, twine, distort
12. spin - verb
· twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation; "The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing"
Hypernym(s): present, represent, lay_out
13. spin - verb
· prolong or extend; "spin out a visit"
Synonym(s): spin_out
Hypernym(s): prolong, protract, extend, draw_out
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