spin

cause to spin

“spin a coin”

make up a story

“spin a yarn”

stream in jets, of liquids

twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation

“The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing”

work natural fibers into a thread

“spin silk”

prolong or extend

“spin out a visit”

rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral

revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

the act of rotating rapidly

“he gave the crank a spin”

a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)

“the campaign put a favorable spin on the story”

a short drive in a car

“he took the new car for a spin”