noun

1. SPIN, a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
2. SPIN, rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
3. SPIN, a short drive in a car
4. SPIN, the act of rotating rapidly
5. SPIN, a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
6. SPIN, the act of turning around and around : an act of spinning
7. SPIN, a rapid turning motion given to a ball by someone who throws or hits it
8. SPIN, a certain way of describing or talking about something that is meant to influence other people's opinion of it

verb

1. SPIN, prolong or extend
2. SPIN, twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation
3. SPIN, work natural fibers into a thread
4. SPIN, form a web by making a thread
5. SPIN, make up a story
6. SPIN, revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
7. SPIN, cause to spin
8. SPIN, stream in jets, of liquids
9. SPIN, to turn or cause someone or something to turn around repeatedly
10. SPIN, to seem to be moving around in a way that makes you feel dizzy or sick
11. SPIN, to draw out and twist fibers of cotton, wool, silk, etc., into yarn or thread

1. The car hit a patch of ice and spun into the wall.
2. The children were spinning a top.
3. I tried to stand up but the room was spinning.
4. the direction of the Earth's spin
5. The ice-skater executed graceful jumps and spins.
6. A baseball thrown with spin is harder to hit.