spin

About 10.26 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.

   I spun myself around a few times.

2. verb To enter, or remain in, a spin (abnormal stalled flight mode).
3. verb To cause one's aircraft to enter or remain in a spin (abnormal stalled flight mode).
4. verb To make yarn by twisting and winding fibers together.

   They spin the cotton into thread.

5. verb To present, describe, or interpret, or to introduce a bias or slant, so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance.
6. verb To make the ball move sideways when it bounces on the pitch.

   This pitch is usually preferred for spin than pace.

7. verb To move sideways when bouncing.

   Spinning the ball gave him figures of 7-48.

8. verb To form into thin strips or ribbons, as with sugar.

Similar words

tailspin gyrate birl whirl twist twisting tell spin out recount recite

Often followed by

and of the on resonance in a out is

Word family

spinless spinning spins spun