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Definition spin in American English

spin noun

noun
/spɪn/
1

a quick turning movement around and around

Example

Give the wheel a spin.

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1.1

the movement of a ball that turns around and around after it has been thrown or hit

Example

The ball had a lot of spin on it.

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1.2

the movement of an aircraft that turns as it falls with its front pointing toward the ground

Example

The airplane suddenly went into a spin.

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2

a short trip for pleasure in a car

Example

We're going for a spin in Al's new car.

Example

Why don't you take the car for a spin?

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3

a way of presenting information, especially a way that makes something seem good or less bad

Example

Not even the craftiest politician could put a positive spin on this.

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Definition spin in American English