spin

//spɪn//
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Visual representation of spin

Verb

spinInfinitive
spinPresent tense
spunPast tense
spunPast participle
spinningPresent participle
spinsThird-person singular
1

to turn or cause to turn around rapidly on an axis

The wheel spins rapidly when you push it.

2

to make thread or yarn by drawing out and twisting fibers

She learned to spin wool into yarn.

3

to tell a story or account, especially in an elaborate or inventive way

He spun an elaborate tale about his adventures abroad.

4

to feel dizzy or disoriented, as if everything is rotating

After spinning around so many times, my head was spinning.

5

to present information in a particular way, especially to influence opinion

The politician tried to spin the story to make himself look better.

Noun

1

a rapid turning or rotating motion

The spin of the wheel slowed down gradually.

2

a short trip or ride, especially in a vehicle

Let's go for a spin in my new car.

3

a particular interpretation or bias given to information

The politician put a positive spin on the bad news.