spin

Noun
  1. A swift whirling motion (usually of a missile) (synset 107456888)
    is a type of: gyration, revolution, rotation - a single complete turn (axial or orbital)
    subtypes:
    • backspin - spin (usually of a moving ball) that retards or reverses the forward motion
    • english, side - (sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist
    • topspin - forward spin (usually of a moving ball) that is imparted by an upward stroke
  2. The act of rotating rapidly (synset 100344075)
    "he gave the crank a spin"; "it broke off after much twisting"
    is a type of: rotary motion, rotation - the act of rotating as if on an axis
    subtypes:
    • pirouette - (ballet) a rapid spin of the body (especially on the toes as in ballet)
    • birling, logrolling - rotating a log rapidly in the water (as a competitive sport)
    same as: twirl, twist, twisting, whirl
  3. A short drive in a car (synset 100310366)
    "he took the new car for a spin"
    is a type of: drive, ride - a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
  4. Rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral (synset 100307036)
    is a type of: acrobatics, aerobatics, stunt flying, stunting - the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft
    same as: tailspin
  5. A distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion) (synset 100101823)
    "the campaign put a favorable spin on the story"
    is a type of: interpretation, rendering, rendition - the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
Verb
  1. Revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis (synset 202050704)
    "The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"
    is a type of: go around, revolve, rotate - turn on or around an axis or a center
    subtypes: whirligig - whirl or spin like a whirligig
    same as: gyrate, reel, spin around, whirl
  2. Stream in jets, of liquids (synset 202071990)
    "The creek spun its course through the woods"
    is a type of: stream, well out - flow freely and abundantly
    subtypes: centrifugate, centrifuge - rotate at very high speed in order to separate the liquids from the solids
  3. Cause to spin (synset 202052000)
    "spin a coin"
    is a type of: circumvolve, rotate - cause to turn on an axis or center
    same as: birl, twirl, whirl
  4. Make up a story (synset 201643042)
    "spin a yarn"
    is a type of: cook up, fabricate, invent, make up, manufacture - concoct something artificial or untrue
  5. Form a web by making a thread (synset 201642906)
    "spiders spin a fine web"
    entail: extrude, squeeze out - form or shape by forcing through an opening
    is a type of: create from raw material, create from raw stuff - make from scratch
  6. Work natural fibers into a thread (synset 201521405)
    "spin silk"
    is a type of: distort, twine, twist - form into a spiral shape
  7. Twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation (synset 200955732)
    "The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing"
    is a type of: lay out, present, represent - bring forward and present to the mind
    subtypes: sugarcoat - cause to appear more pleasant or appealing
  8. Prolong or extend (synset 200319507)
    "spin out a visit"
    is a type of: draw out, extend, prolong, protract - lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
    same as: spin out

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