Dictionary definitions and meanings of the word spin
This post talks about the dictionary definition and meanings of the English word spin. phonetic, phonetics, origin, meanings
Phonetic
spɪn
Phonetics
Text pronounciation: undefined
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Origin of the word
Old English spinnan ‘draw out and twist (fibre’); related to German spinnen . The noun dates from the mid 19th century.
Meanings
Part Of speech
verb
Definition
turn or cause to turn or whirl round quickly.
Example
the girl spun round in alarm
Synonyms
revolve,rotate,turn,turn round,go round,whirl,gyrate,circle,wheel,twirl,swing,twist,swivel,pirouette,pivot,swirl,birl
Definition
draw out and twist (the fibres of wool, cotton, or other material) to convert them into yarn, either by hand or with machinery.
Example
an old lady sat, spinning thread
Definition
give (a news story) a particular emphasis or bias.
Example
ministers may now find it difficult to use the programme to spin stories in their favour
Definition
fish with a spinner.
Example
they were spinning for salmon in the lake
Part Of speech
noun
Definition
a rapid turning or whirling motion.
Example
he concluded the dance with a double spin
Synonyms
rotation,revolution,turn,whirl,twirl,gyration,pirouette,swirl,birl
Definition
a brief trip in a vehicle for pleasure.
Example
a spin around town
Synonyms
trip,jaunt,outing,excursion,short journey,expedition,sally,drive,ride,run,turn,airing,tootle,joyride,hurl
Definition
the presentation of information in a particular way; a slant, especially a favourable one.
Example
he was sick and tired of the Government's control freakery and spin
Synonyms
slant,angle,twist,bias
Definition
a piece of good or bad luck.
Example
Kevin had had a rough spin