spin

Meanings

• a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
• the act of rotating rapidly
  • "he gave the crank a spin"
• a short drive in a car
  • "he took the new car for a spin"
• rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
• a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
  • "the campaign put a favorable spin on the story"
• revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
• stream in jets, of liquids
• cause to spin
  • "spin a coin"
• make up a story
  • "spin a yarn"
• form a web by making a thread
  • "spiders spin a fine web"
• work natural fibers into a thread
  • "spin silk"
• twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation
  • "The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing"
• prolong or extend
  • "spin out a visit"

Synonyms

birl, gyrate, reel, spin around, spin out, tailspin, twirl, twist, twisting, whirl