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Spin 1

Definition: To draw out tediously; to form by a slow process, or by degrees; to extend to a great length; with out; as, to spin out large volumes on a subject.

Spin 2

Definition: To protract; to spend by delays; as, to spin out the day in idleness.

Spin 3

Definition: To cause to turn round rapidly; to whirl; to twirl; as, to spin a top.

Spin 4

Definition: To form (a web, a cocoon, silk, or the like) from threads produced by the extrusion of a viscid, transparent liquid, which hardens on coming into contact with the air; said of the spider, the silkworm, etc.

Spin 5

Definition: To shape, as malleable sheet metal, into a hollow form, by bending or buckling it by pressing against it with a smooth hand tool or roller while the metal revolves, as in a lathe.

Spin 6

Definition: To practice spinning; to work at drawing and twisting threads; to make yarn or thread from fiber; as, the woman knows how to spin; a machine or jenny spins with great exactness.

Spin 7

Definition: To move round rapidly; to whirl; to revolve, as a top or a spindle, about its axis.

Spin 8

Definition: To stream or issue in a thread or a small current or jet; as, blood spinsfrom a vein.

Spin 9

Definition: To move swifty; as, to spin along the road in a carriage, on a bicycle, etc.

Spin 10

Definition: The act of spinning; as, the spin of a top; a spin a bicycle.

Spin 11

Definition: Velocity of rotation about some specified axis.

spin 12

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

spin 13

Definition: rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral

spin 14

Definition: a short drive in a car; "he took the new car for a spin"

spin 15

Definition: the act of rotating rapidly; "he gave the crank a spin"; "it broke off after much twisting"

spin 16

Definition: a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

spin 17

Definition: prolong or extend; "spin out a visit"

spin 18

Definition: twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation; "The President''s spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrasing"

spin 19

Definition: work natural fibers into a thread; "spin silk"

spin 20

Definition: form a web by making a thread; "spiders spin a fine web"

spin 21

Definition: make up a story; "spin a yarn"

spin 22

Definition: revolve quickly and repeatedly around one''s own axis; "The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"

spin 23

Definition: cause to spin; "spin a coin"

spin 24

Definition: stream in jets, of liquids; "The creek spun its course through the woods"

 

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