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to spin
01
to turn around over and over very fast
Intransitive
Example
With elegant movements, the dancer spun gracefully on stage.
The wheel of the bicycle spun faster as the cyclist pedaled.
Gliding across the ice, the skilled ice skater spun in a perfect pirouette.
02
to cause an object to rotate or revolve
Transitive: to spin sth
Example
Using her fingers, she spun the toy top, watching it twirl and dance on the floor.
To achieve the perfect thickness, the chef skillfully spun the pizza dough in the air.
With a deft flick of his hand, he spun the basketball on his finger.
03
to twist or pull fibers together to form a continuous thread or yarn
Transitive: to spin fiber | to spin fiber into a shape
Example
Using a traditional spinning wheel, the weaver spun wool fibers into yarn.
With a drop spindle, she skillfully spun cotton fibers into fine threads.
Working at the silk spinning wheel, the artisan spun silk fibers into luxurious threads.
04
to emit or release something in a thin, flowing manner
Transitive: to spin a liquid or gas
Example
In the center of the park, a fountain spun water into the air.
As the water inside the tea kettle reached boiling point, it spun steam into the air.
With a gurgling sound, the coffee maker spun hot coffee into the pot.
05
to extend or protract something in a tedious or unnecessarily lengthy manner
Transitive: to spin a remark or explanation
Example
Instead of getting to the main points, the speaker spun the presentation with unnecessary details.
Faced with a challenging question, the politician spun the answer, avoiding a direct response.
Trying to fill time, the teacher spun the lecture by digressing into anecdotes.
06
to present information in a way that influences or shapes the audience's perception
Transitive: to spin information
Example
Faced with a scandal, the politician attempted to spin the narrative by highlighting favorable aspects.
In pursuit of higher viewership, the media outlet spun the headline.
In response to negative publicity, the public relations team worked to spin the company's image positively.
07
to produce a web or thread, often associated with spiders or certain insects
Transitive: to spin a web or thread
Example
In the quiet corner of the room, the spider spun a silken web.
The orb-weaver spider meticulously spins an elaborate web to catch insects for sustenance.
The caterpillar spun a protective cocoon around itself.
08
to create or present a narrative, story, or interpretation by using one's creativity or imagination
Transitive: to spin a story or interpretation
Example
With a vivid imagination, the author spun a tale of fantasy and adventure.
The journalist spun a narrative that combined facts with a compelling storyline.
With a cinematic vision, the filmmaker spun a compelling story on the big screen.
Spin
01
the act of rotating rapidly
02
a short drive in a car
03
a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
04
a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
spin
01
with full force