Definition of "Spin" :

noun: a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)

"The campaign put a favorable spin on the story."

noun: rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral

noun: a short drive in a car

"He took the new car for a spin."

noun: the act of rotating rapidly

"He gave the crank a spin."

noun: a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

verb: prolong or extend

"Spin out a visit."

verb: twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation

"The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing."

verb: work natural fibers into a thread

"Spin silk."

verb: form a web by making a thread

"Spiders spin a fine web."

verb: make up a story

"Spin a yarn."

verb: revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

verb: cause to spin

"Spin a coin."

verb: stream in jets, of liquids