Definitions for spin

(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")

(rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral)

(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")

(stream in jets, of liquids; "The creek spun its course through the woods")

(cause to spin; "spin a coin")

(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 embarrassing")

(prolong or extend; "spin out a visit")