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