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Noun
A rapid turning or whirling motion
“Sans its right engine, the skimmer shot hard to the right, and the rider swerved left to avoid it as it whirled in a sickening spin and crashed to the ground.”
Noun
The presenting of information in a way that creates a favourable impression
“The Conference of Mayors made a somewhat bizarre attempt to put a positive spin on the survey's findings.”
Noun
A brief trip in a vehicle for pleasure
“A day at Dublin Zoo, a trip to Mount Usher and even a spin on the new Luas and around the rejuvenated city centre was most enjoyable for all.”
Noun
A state of mental confusion
“… the news left me all in a spin.”
Verb
Turn or cause to turn or whirl round quickly
“… spinning on its axis, the Earth makes one complete rotation every 23 hours 56 minutes 4 seconds.”
Verb
To be in a confused state as if from being twirled around
“The smell of fish sauce sent my head spinning so I was trying to find Italian food instead in Bangkok.”
Verb
Go around, make go around
“The Earth spins on its own axis.”
Verb
Verb
To make yarn by twisting and winding fibers together
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