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"