Meaning & Definition of Spin in English

1. A swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

2. The act of rotating rapidly

• "He gave the crank a spin"

• "It broke off after much twisting"

3. A short drive in a car

• "He took the new car for a spin"

4. Rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral

5. A distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)

• "The campaign put a favorable spin on the story"

1. Revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

• "The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"

2. Stream in jets, of liquids

• "The creek spun its course through the woods"

3. Cause to spin

• "Spin a coin"

4. Make up a story

• "Spin a yarn"

5. Form a web by making a thread

• "Spiders spin a fine web"

6. Work natural fibers into a thread

• "Spin silk"

7. Twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation

• "The president's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing"

8. Prolong or extend

• "Spin out a visit"