Spin

Word SPIN
Character 4
Hyphenation spin
Pronunciations /spɪn/

Definitions and meanings of "Spin"

What do we mean by spin?

To rotate rapidly; whirl. synonym: turn. intransitive verb

To have a sensation of whirling, as from dizziness; reel. intransitive verb

To make thread or yarn by drawing out and twisting fibers. intransitive verb

To extrude viscous filaments, forming a web or cocoon. intransitive verb

To fish with a light rod, lure, and line and a reel with a stationary spool. intransitive verb

To cause to rotate swiftly; twirl. intransitive verb

To shape or manufacture by a twirling or rotating process. intransitive verb

To play (a recorded piece of music, such as a phonograph record), especially as a disc jockey. intransitive verb

To provide an interpretation of (a statement or event, for example), especially in a way meant to sway public opinion. intransitive verb

To draw out and twist (fibers) into thread. intransitive verb

To form (thread or yarn) in this manner. intransitive verb

To form (a web or cocoon, for example) by extruding viscous filaments. intransitive verb

To relate or create. intransitive verb

The act of spinning. noun

A swift whirling motion. noun

A state of mental confusion. noun

A short drive in a vehicle. noun

The flight condition of an aircraft in a nose-down, spiraling, stalled descent. noun

Rapid circular motion.

A quantum angular momentum associated with subatomic particles, which also creates a magnetic moment.

A favourable comment or interpretation intended to bias opinion on an otherwise unpleasant situation.

Rotation of the ball as it flies through the air; sideways movement of the ball as it bounces.

A condition of flight where a stalled aircraft is simultaneously pitching, yawing and rolling in a spinning motion.

A brief trip by vehicle, especially one made for pleasure.

A bundle of spun material; a mass of strands and filaments.

A single play of a record by a radio station.

A search of a prisoner's cell for forbidden articles.

Unmarried woman, spinster.

The use of an exercise bicycle, especially as part of a gym class.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Spin

The word "spin" in example sentences

The term 'spin off' suggests the relationship between News Corp and Sky News will be minimal, like that between Cheers and Frasier - although, since News Corp will still retain exactly the same percentage of shares in Sky News, it'll be more like if Frasier was set in Boston. ❋ James Moran (2011)

He turned the can with his fingers and absently watched the label spin around. ❋ Janet Chapman (2003)

Before we begin, I'd like to define the term spin off.

Can I ask, you guys think maybe the term spin comes from because you roll your eyes when you hear it? ❋ Unknown (2008)

In public relations, the term spin generally "signifies a heavily biased portrayal." ❋ James Zirin (2011)

I guess that's why the term "spin" is used to describe it, eh? ❋ Unknown (2011)

Austerity is just another word spin that means "we spent too much and now have to tighten the belt or go bankrupt." ❋ The Huffington Post News Editors (2011)

Sometimes I feel as if their spin is a slap in the face because I can see through their one side position, wonder how dumb they are, or assume that we are. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I was stunned to learn that Jobs, a natural master if ever there was one, had not heard of the word "spin," which had famously emerged in the 1984 presidential campaign. ❋ William Bradley (2011)

Amongst hundreds of other young people who watched intently and strong reactions to clearly express their opinions of what they called the spin zone. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Dana, the Romney campaign is trying to say, oh, shucks (ph), while we didn't do so well in South Carolina but that's because Senator McCain and Governor Huckabee spent so much more time focusing on South Carolina, a little bit of what we call spin in that political business in that answer, no? ❋ Unknown (2008)

One of the preferred means we use to shut the world out is what we call spin. ❋ David Marcum (2007)

I know that, even before the outcome is known, a lot of Republicans and Democrats are already preparing what they call their spin, what does it mean if Joe Lieberman goes down. ❋ Unknown (2006)

We're getting a lot of what we call spin in the atmosphere. ❋ Unknown (2005)

And as they rotate, we could start to see some circulation develop into what we call spin in the atmosphere. ❋ Unknown (2005)

You know, he's got this coterie of people -- always had this coterie of people with him, who have been very sensitive to what we call spin here, how things play out, how things are presented to the public, and that has created a good deal of hostility from people who think that his personal style of leadership is part of the problem. ❋ Unknown (2004)

KURTZ: Has the American press bought what you call the spin that the Bush administration has botched the diplomacy? ❋ Unknown (2003)

BOB FRANKEN, CNN NATIONAL CORRESPONDENT: Well, this is what we call spin, Leon. ❋ Unknown (2002)

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