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Open English Wordnet Nouns (n) spin a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
(n) spin a short drive in a car “he took the new car for a spin”
(n) tailspin , spin rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
(n) spin a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion) “the campaign put a favorable spin on the story”
Verbs (v) spin , spin around , whirl , reel , gyrate revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis “The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy”
(v) spin stream in jets, of liquids “The creek spun its course through the woods”
(v) spin make up a story “spin a yarn”
(v) spin form a web by making a thread “spiders spin a fine web”
(v) spin work natural fibers into a thread “spin silk”
(v) spin twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation “The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing”