SPIN — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ
spin
A distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion).
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- The campaign put a favorable spin on the story.
Rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral.
A short drive in a car.
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- He took the new car for a spin.
The act of rotating rapidly.
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- He gave the crank a spin.
- It broke off after much twisting.
A swift whirling motion (usually of a missile).
Prolong or extend.
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- Spin out a visit.
Twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation.
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- The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrasing.
Work natural fibers into a thread.
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- Spin silk.
Form a web by making a thread.
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- Spiders spin a fine web.
Make up a story.
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- Spin a yarn.
Revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis.
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- The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy.
Cause to spin.
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- Spin a coin.
Stream in jets, of liquids.
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- The creek spun its course through the woods.
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