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Word: Spin
Speech Type: Verb
Old English spinnan ‘draw out and twist (fibre’); related to German spinnen. The noun dates from the mid 19th century
spɪn
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
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
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
fish with a spinner
Short Definition:fish with spinner
Examples:- they were spinning for salmon in the lake
Word: Spin
Speech Type: Noun
spɪn
a rapid turning or whirling motion
Short Definition:rapid turning or whirling motion
Examples:- he concluded the dance with a double spin
a brief trip in a vehicle for pleasure
Short Definition:brief trip in vehicle for pleasure
Examples:- a spin around town
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
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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