Synonyms: spin, twirl, twist, twisting, whirl
Definition: the act of rotating rapidly
Usage: he gave the crank a spin; it broke off after much twisting
Similar words: rotary motion, rotation
Definition: the act of rotating as if on an axis
Usage: the rotation of the dancer kept time with the music
Definition: a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
Similar words: flexure, fold, plication, crease, crimp, bend
Definition: an angular or rounded shape made by folding
Usage: a fold in the napkin; a crease in his trousers; a plication on her blouse; a flexure of the colon; a bend of his elbow
Synonyms: twirl, whirl, birl, spin
Definition: cause to spin
Usage: spin a coin
Similar words: rotate, circumvolve
Definition: cause to turn on an axis or center
Usage: Rotate the handle
Synonyms: whirl, twiddle, twirl, swirl
Definition: turn in a twisting or spinning motion
Usage: The leaves swirled in the autumn wind
Similar words: go around, revolve, rotate
Definition: turn on or around an axis or a center
Usage: The Earth revolves around the Sun; The lamb roast rotates on a spit over the fire