SPINS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word SPINS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SPINS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Spin

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Old English spinnan ‘draw out and twist (fibre’); related to German spinnen. The noun dates from the mid 19th century

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: spɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

turn or cause to turn or whirl round quickly

Short Definition:

turn or whirl round quickly

Examples:
  • the girl spun round in alarm
  • the rear wheels spun violently
  • he fiddled with the radio, spinning the dial
Definition:

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

Short Definition:

draw out and twist fibres of material to convert them into yarn, either by hand or with machinery

Examples:
  • an old lady sat, spinning thread
  • they spin wool into the yarn for weaving
Definition:

give (a news story) a particular emphasis or bias

Short Definition:

give news story particular emphasis or bias

Examples:
  • ministers may now find it difficult to use the programme to spin stories in their favour
Definition:

fish with a spinner

Short Definition:

fish with spinner

Examples:
  • they were spinning for salmon in the lake

Word: Spin

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: spɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a rapid turning or whirling motion

Short Definition:

rapid turning or whirling motion

Examples:
  • he concluded the dance with a double spin
Definition:

a brief trip in a vehicle for pleasure

Short Definition:

brief trip in vehicle for pleasure

Examples:
  • a spin around town
Definition:

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

Short Definition:

presentation of information in particular way

Examples:
  • officials put a positive spin on the report
  • he was sick and tired of the Government's control freakery and spin
Definition:

a piece of good or bad luck

Short Definition:

piece of good or bad luck

Examples:
  • Kevin had had a rough spin

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