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spins
verb(spin)
cause to spin
Synonyms: birl, twirl, whirl,
Examples:
Spin a coin.
spins
verb(spin)
prolong or extend
Synonyms: spin out,
Examples:
Spin out a visit.
spins
noun(spin)
rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
Synonyms: tailspin,
spins
verb(spin)
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
Synonyms: gyrate, reel, spin around, whirl,
spins
noun(spin)
the act of rotating rapidly
Synonyms: twirl, twist, twisting, whirl,
Examples:
He gave the crank a spin.
spins
noun(spin)
a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
Examples:
The campaign put a favorable spin on the story.
spins
noun(spin)
a short drive in a car
Examples:
He took the new car for a spin.
spins
noun(spin)
a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
spins
verb(spin)
form a web by making a thread
Examples:
Spiders spin a fine web.
spins
verb(spin)
make up a story
Examples:
Spin a yarn.
spins
verb(spin)
stream in jets, of liquids
spins
verb(spin)
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.
spins
verb(spin)
work natural fibers into a thread
Examples:
Spin silk.

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