spin, n.
(spins)
(spins)
a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
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spin
sample sentences
"the campaign put a favorable spin on the story"
semantic pointers
hypernym
rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
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spin tailspin
semantic pointers
hypernym
a short drive in a car
<noun.act>
spin
the act of rotating rapidly
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
spin twirl twist twisting whirl
sample sentences
"he gave the crank a spin""it broke off after much twisting"
a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
<noun.event>
spin