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spin

(sp/I/n )

a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)(noun.event)

source: wordnet30
the act of rotating rapidly(noun.act)

Example:
He gave the crank a spin.

Synonym:
twirl, twist, twisting, whirl

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a short drive in a car(noun.act)

Example:
He took the new car for a spin.

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rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral(noun.act)

Synonym:
tailspin

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a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)(noun.act)

Example:
The campaign put a favorable spin on the story.

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The act of spinning; as, the spin of a top; a spin a bicycle.(noun)

source: webster1913

revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis(verb.motion)

Synonym:
gyrate, reel, spin around, whirl

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stream in jets, of liquids(verb.motion)

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cause to spin(verb.motion)

Example:
Spin a coin.

Synonym:
birl, twirl, whirl

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make up a story(verb.creation)

Example:
Spin a yarn.

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form a web by making a thread(verb.creation)

Example:
Spiders spin a fine web.

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work natural fibers into a thread(verb.contact)

Example:
Spin silk.

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twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation(verb.communication)

Example:
The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing.

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prolong or extend(verb.change)

Example:
Spin out a visit.

Synonym:
spin out

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To draw out, and twist into threads, either by the hand or machinery; as, to spin wool, cotton, or flax; to spin goat's hair; to produce by drawing out and twisting a fibrous material.(verb)

source: webster1913
To practice spinning; to work at drawing and twisting threads; to make yarn or thread from fiber; as, the woman knows how to spin; a machine or jenny spins with great exactness.(verb)

source: webster1913