spin definition

1. a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
2. the act of rotating rapidly
• examples: he gave the crank a spin
• examples: it broke off after much twisting
3. a short drive in a car
• examples: he took the new car for a spin
4. a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
• examples: the campaign put a favorable spin on the story
5. revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
• examples: The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy
6. stream in jets, of liquids
• examples: The creek spun its course through the woods
7. make up a story
• examples: spin a yarn
8. form a web by making a thread
• examples: spiders spin a fine web
9. work natural fibers into a thread
• examples: spin silk
10. twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation
• examples: The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing
11. prolong or extend
• examples: spin out a visit