Spin Meaning

There are 13 meaning(s) for word Spin

Meaning 1 : cause to spin

    Example : spin a coin

    Synonyms : birl,  twirl,  whirl
Meaning 2 : prolong or extend

    Example : spin out a visit

    Synonyms : spin out
Meaning 3 : rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral

    Synonyms : tailspin
Meaning 4 : revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

    Synonyms : gyrate,  reel,  spin around,  whirl
Meaning 5 : the act of rotating rapidly

    Example : he gave the crank a spin

    Synonyms : twirl,  twist,  twisting,  whirl
Meaning 6 : a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)

    Example : the campaign put a favorable spin on the story

Meaning 7 : a short drive in a car

    Example : he took the new car for a spin

Meaning 8 : a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

Meaning 9 : form a web by making a thread

    Example : spiders spin a fine web

Meaning 10 : make up a story

    Example : spin a yarn

Meaning 11 : stream in jets, of liquids

Meaning 12 : twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation

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

Meaning 13 : work natural fibers into a thread

    Example : spin silk

How to Pronounce Spin

  • spɪn