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