SPIN (operating system)
WordNet

noun


(1)   A distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
"The campaign put a favorable spin on the story"
(2)   Rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
(3)   A short drive in a car
"He took the new car for a spin"
(4)   The act of rotating rapidly
"He gave the crank a spin"
"It broke off after much twisting"
(5)   A swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

verb


(6)   Prolong or extend
"Spin out a visit"
(7)   Twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation
"The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing"
(8)   Work natural fibers into a thread
"Spin silk"
(9)   Form a web by making a thread
"Spiders spin a fine web"
(10)   Make up a story
"Spin a yarn"
(11)   Revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
"The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"
(12)   Cause to spin
"Spin a coin"
(13)   Stream in jets, of liquids
"The creek spun its course through the woods"
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Verb



  1. To make yarn by twisting and winding fibers together.
  2. To turn around quickly.
  3. To present, describe, or interpret, or to introduce a bias or slant so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance.
 
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