spin - Meaning in Konkani

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spin - Meaning in Konkani

spin Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of spin in English

spin noun

1. a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)

   Example

   • "the campaign put a favorable spin on the story"
2. rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral

   Synonyms

   tailspin

3. a short drive in a car

   Example

   • "he took the new car for a spin"
4. the act of rotating rapidly

   Synonyms

   twirl, twist, twisting, whirl

   Examples

   • "he gave the crank a spin"
   • "it broke off after much twisting"
5. a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

spin verb

1. prolong or extend

   Synonyms

   spin out

   Example

   • "spin out a visit"
2. twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation

   Example

   • "The President's spokesmen had to spin the story to make it less embarrassing"
3. work natural fibers into a thread

   Example

   • "spin silk"
4. form a web by making a thread

   Example

   • "spiders spin a fine web"
5. make up a story

   Example

   • "spin a yarn"
6. revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

   Synonyms

   gyrate, reel, reel, spin around, whirl

   Example

   • "The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"
7. cause to spin

   Synonyms

   birl, twirl, whirl

   Example

   • "spin a coin"
8. stream in jets, of liquids

   Example

   • "The creek spun its course through the woods"

Synonyms of spin

• tailspin
• twirl, twist, twisting, whirl
• spin out
• gyrate, reel, spin around, whirl
• birl, twirl, whirl

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