1. (

• spin ,
• spin_around ,
• whirl ,
• reel ,
• gyrate ,

) revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis; "The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy" ;

2. (

• spin

) stream in jets, of liquids; "The creek spun its course through the woods" ;

3. (

• whirl ,
• birl ,
• spin ,
• twirl ,

) cause to spin; "spin a coin" ;

4. (

• spin ,

) make up a story; "spin a yarn" ;

5. (

• spin

) form a web by making a thread; "spiders spin a fine web" ;

6. (

• spin

) work natural fibers into a thread; "spin silk" ;

7. (

• spin

) twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation; "The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing" ;

8. (

• spin ,
• spin_out

) prolong or extend; "spin out a visit" ;