spinning Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun creating thread
   
2. verb revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
   reel; whirl; spin; gyrate; spin around.
   
   • The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy
3. verb stream in jets, of liquids
   spin.
   
   • The creek spun its course through the woods
4. verb cause to spin
   whirl; spin; birl; twirl.
   
   • spin a coin
5. verb make up a story
   spin.
   
   • spin a yarn
6. verb form a web by making a thread
   spin.
   
   • spiders spin a fine web
7. verb work natural fibers into a thread
   spin.
   
   • spin silk
8. verb twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation
   spin.
   
   • The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing
9. verb prolong or extend
   spin; spin out.
   
   • spin out a visit

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