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spin
Definition of spin (English)
noun
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a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)sumber: wordnet30
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the act of rotating rapidly
- he gave the crank a spin
- it broke off after much twisting
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a short drive in a car
- he took the new car for a spin
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rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiralsumber: wordnet30
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a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
- the campaign put a favorable spin on the story
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The act of spinning; as, the spin of a top; a spin a bicycle.sumber: webster1913
verb
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revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
- The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy
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stream in jets, of liquids
- The creek spun its course through the woods
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cause to spin
- spin a coin
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make up a story
- spin a yarn
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form a web by making a thread
- spiders spin a fine web
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work natural fibers into a thread
- spin silk
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twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation
- The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing
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prolong or extend
- spin out a visit
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To draw out, and twist into threads, either by the hand or machinery; as, to spin wool, cotton, or flax; to spin goat's hair; to produce by drawing out and twisting a fibrous material.sumber: webster1913
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To practice spinning; to work at drawing and twisting threads; to make yarn or thread from fiber; as, the woman knows how to spin; a machine or jenny spins with great exactness.sumber: webster1913