Dictionary definition · spin
noun
- 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"
verb
- revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis"The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"
- 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"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).