spin

Sense 1 noun

a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

Sense 2 verb

revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy

Sense 3 noun

the act of rotating rapidly

he gave the crank a spin

Sense 4 verb

stream in jets, of liquids

The creek spun its course through the woods

Sense 5 noun

a short drive in a car

he took the new car for a spin

Sense 6 verb

cause to spin

spin a coin

Sense 7 noun

rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral

Sense 8 verb

make up a story

spin a yarn

Sense 9 noun

a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)

the campaign put a favorable spin on the story

Sense 10 verb

form a web by making a thread

spiders spin a fine web

Sense 11 verb

work natural fibers into a thread

spin silk

Sense 12 verb

twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation

The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing

Sense 13 verb

prolong or extend

spin out a visit