turn or cause to turn or whirl round quickly

the girl spun round in alarm

the rear wheels spun violently

he fiddled with the radio, spinning the dial

draw out and twist (the fibres of wool, cotton, or other material) to convert them into yarn, either by hand or with machinery

an old lady sat, spinning thread

they spin wool into the yarn for weaving

give (a news story) a particular emphasis or bias

ministers may now find it difficult to use the programme to spin stories in their favour

fish with a spinner

they were spinning for salmon in the lake

a rapid turning or whirling motion

he concluded the dance with a double spin

a brief trip in a vehicle for pleasure

a spin around town

the presentation of information in a particular way; a slant, especially a favourable one

officials put a positive spin on the report

he was sick and tired of the Government's control freakery and spin

a piece of good or bad luck

Kevin had had a rough spin