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

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