spin spin /ˈspɪn/

noun

1. A distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)  ( spin )
   a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
    The campaign put a favorable spin on the story
   the campaign put a favorable spin on the story
   
2. Rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral  ( spin , tailspin )
   rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
   
3. A short drive in a car  ( spin )
   a short drive in a car
    He took the new car for a spin
   he took the new car for a spin
   
4. The act of rotating rapidly  ( spin , twirl , twisting , twist , whirl )
   the act of rotating rapidly
    He gave the crank a spin
   he gave the crank a spin
    It broke off after much twisting
   it broke off after much twisting
   
5. A swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)  ( spin )
   a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
   

verb

1. () Revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis  ( gyrate , reel , whirl , spin , spin around )
   revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
    The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy
   The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy
   
2. () Stream in jets, of liquids  ( spin )
   stream in jets, of liquids
    The creek spun its course through the woods
   The creek spun its course through the woods
   
3. Prolong or extend  ( spin , spin out )
   prolong or extend
    Spin out a visit
   spin out a visit
   
4. Twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation  ( 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
   The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing
   
5. Work natural fibers into a thread  ( spin )
   work natural fibers into a thread
    Spin silk
   spin silk
   
6. Form a web by making a thread  ( spin )
   form a web by making a thread
    Spiders spin a fine web
   spiders spin a fine web
   
7. Make up a story  ( spin )
   make up a story
    Spin a yarn
   spin a yarn
   
8. Cause to spin  ( birl [UK] , spin , twirl , whirl )
   cause to spin
    Spin a coin
   spin a coin