SPIN

(noun) a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
"the campaign put a favorable spin on the story"
(noun) rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
synonyms : tailspin
(noun) a short drive in a car
"he took the new car for a spin"
(noun) the act of rotating rapidly
"he gave the crank a spin", "it broke off after much twisting"
synonyms : twirl , twist , twisting , whirl
(noun) a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
(verb) prolong or extend
"spin out a visit"
synonyms : spin out
(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"
(verb) work natural fibers into a thread
"spin silk"
(verb) form a web by making a thread
"spiders spin a fine web"
(verb) make up a story
"spin a yarn"
(verb) revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
"The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"
synonyms : gyrate , reel , spin around , whirl
(verb) cause to spin
"spin a coin"
synonyms : birl , twirl , whirl
(verb) stream in jets, of liquids
"The creek spun its course through the woods"

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