spin meaning and definition

SPIN noun

Definition of spin (noun)

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

SPIN verb

Definition of spin (verb)

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