a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
the act of rotating rapidly; he gave the crank a spin; it broke off after much twisting
a short drive in a car; he took the new car for a spin'
rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
[ Syn: tailspin ]
a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion); the campaign put a favorable spin on the story'
spin (n.)
revolve quickly and repeatedly around ones own axis; The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy
[ Syn: spin around , whirl , reel , gyrate ]
stream in jets, of liquids; The creek spun its course through the woods'
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
[ Syn: spin out ]