Meaning of the word spin in English

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spin

US /spɪn/

UK /spɪn/

turn or cause to turn or whirl around quickly

Example:

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The dancer began to spin on one foot.

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The car wheels spun on the icy road.

Synonym:

revolve rotate whirl twirl pirouette

draw out and twist fibers into thread or yarn

Example:

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She learned to spin wool into yarn.

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The machine can spin cotton very quickly.

present a particular version of an event or situation, especially in a way intended to create a favorable impression

Example:

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The politician tried to spin the negative news into a positive light.

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It's all about how you spin the story.

Synonym:

interpret present slant bias twist

a rapid turning or whirling motion

Example:

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The top made a fast spin on the table.

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He took the car for a quick spin.

Synonym:

rotation turn whirl twirl gyration

a particular bias, interpretation, or point of view intended to influence public opinion

Example:

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The news report had a clear political spin.

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They tried to put a positive spin on the company's financial losses.

Synonym:

slant bias angle interpretation perspective

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