DICTOMETER

SPINS

1. Synonyms:
   • Spin
   Definitions:
   • a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Spin
   • Twirl
   • Twist
   • Twisting
   • Whirl
   Definitions:
   • the act of rotating rapidly
   Examples:
   • He gave the crank a spin
   • It broke off after much twisting
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Spin
   Definitions:
   • a short drive in a car
   Examples:
   • He took the new car for a spin
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Tailspin
   • Spin
   Definitions:
   • rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Spin
   Definitions:
   • a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
   Examples:
   • The campaign put a favorable spin on the story
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Spin
   • Spin around
   • Whirl
   • Reel
   • Gyrate
   Definitions:
   • revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
   Examples:
   • The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Spin
   Definitions:
   • stream in jets, of liquids
   Examples:
   • The creek spun its course through the woods
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Whirl
   • Birl
   • Spin
   • Twirl
   Definitions:
   • cause to spin
   Examples:
   • Spin a coin
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Spin
   Definitions:
   • make up a story
   Examples:
   • Spin a yarn
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Spin
   Definitions:
   • form a web by making a thread
   Examples:
   • Spiders spin a fine web
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Spin
   Definitions:
   • work natural fibers into a thread
   Examples:
   • Spin silk
   
   
7. Synonyms:
   • Spin
   Definitions:
   • twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation
   Examples:
   • The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing
   
   
8. Synonyms:
   • Spin
   • Spin out
   Definitions:
   • prolong or extend
   Examples:
   • Spin out a visit