spin

Noun

• a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
  • the campaign put a favorable spin on the story
    

• rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral

• a short drive in a car
  • he took the new car for a spin
    

• the act of rotating rapidly
  • he gave the crank a spin
    
  • it broke off after much twisting
    

• a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

Verb

• prolong or extend
  • spin out a visit
    

• twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation
  • The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing
    

• work natural fibers into a thread
  • spin silk
    

• form a web by making a thread
  • spiders spin a fine web
    

• make up a story
  • spin a yarn
    

• cause to spin
  • spin a coin
    

• stream in jets, of liquids
  • The creek spun its course through the woods
    

• revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
  • The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  tailspin , twirl , twist , twisting , whirl , spin out , birl , spin around , reel , gyrate