spin

Definition

  • n. a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
  • n. the act of rotating rapidly
  • n. a short drive in a car
  • n. a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)

Word forms

Present participle
spinning
Past tense
spun
Past participle
spun
Third person singular
spins

Example sentences

  1. n.

    After the ride, I felt dizzy from all the spins.

  2. vt.

    She can spin wool into beautiful yarn for knitting.

  3. vi.

    The child loves to spin around in circles until he gets dizzy.