spin
Third Person
spins
Present Participle
spinning
Past Tense
spun
Past Participle
spun
1
to turn around over and over very fast
- With elegant movements, the dancer spun gracefully on stage.
- The wheel of the bicycle spun faster as the cyclist pedaled.
- Gliding across the ice, the skilled ice skater spun in a perfect pirouette.
- In the quiet room, the fan blades spun slowly.
- He spun the basketball on his finger effortlessly.
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2
to cause an object to rotate or revolve
transitive
- Using her fingers, she spun the toy top, watching it twirl and dance on the floor.
- To achieve the perfect thickness, the chef skillfully spun the pizza dough in the air.
- With a deft flick of his hand, he spun the basketball on his finger.
- Needing to tighten a bolt, the mechanic spun the wrench, ensuring a secure fit.
- Working with pottery, the artist spun the clay on the wheel.
3
to twist or pull fibers together to form a continuous thread or yarn
transitive
- Using a traditional spinning wheel, the weaver spun wool fibers into yarn.
- With a drop spindle, she skillfully spun cotton fibers into fine threads.
- Working at the silk spinning wheel, the artisan spun silk fibers into luxurious threads.
- Using a traditional hand-spinning technique, they spun hemp fibers.
4
to emit or release something in a thin, flowing manner
transitive
- In the center of the park, a fountain spun water into the air.
- As the water inside the tea kettle reached boiling point, it spun steam into the air.
- With a gurgling sound, the coffee maker spun hot coffee into the pot.
- Adjusting the nozzle, the gardener spun a fine mist from the hose.
5
to extend or protract something in a tedious or unnecessarily lengthy manner
transitive
- Instead of getting to the main points, the speaker spun the presentation with unnecessary details.
- Faced with a challenging question, the politician spun the answer, avoiding a direct response.
- Trying to fill time, the teacher spun the lecture by digressing into anecdotes.
- In an attempt to create atmosphere, the author spun the storyline with excessive descriptions.
- Feeling uncomfortable with pauses, the interviewee spun responses.
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6
to present information in a way that influences or shapes the audience's perception
transitive
- Faced with a scandal, the politician attempted to spin the narrative by highlighting favorable aspects.
- In pursuit of higher viewership, the media outlet spun the headline.
- In response to negative publicity, the public relations team worked to spin the company's image positively.
- During a heated debate, the journalist accused the opponent of spinning facts to suit their agenda.
- Facing criticism, the press secretary worked to spin the president's actions in a favorable light.
7
to produce a web or thread, often associated with spiders or certain insects
transitive
- In the quiet corner of the room, the spider spun a silken web.
- The orb-weaver spider meticulously spins an elaborate web to catch insects for sustenance.
- The caterpillar spun a protective cocoon around itself.
- Silkworms are known for their ability to spin silk.
- Using its silk-producing glands, the spider spun intricate patterns into its web.
8
to create or present a narrative, story, or interpretation by using one's creativity or imagination
transitive
- With a vivid imagination, the author spun a tale of fantasy and adventure.
- The journalist spun a narrative that combined facts with a compelling storyline.
- With a cinematic vision, the filmmaker spun a compelling story on the big screen.
- Over a series of novels, the novelist spun intricate plots.