Definitions

1. verb

past tense of spin; to twist or turn something in a spiral motion, especially fibers or threads into a thread or yarn.

“She spun the wool into a warm sweater.”

2. verb

to spin something around, often quickly, so that it rotates or twirls.

“The dancer spun around the stage, her skirt flying out.”

3. verb

to cause something to rotate or twirl, especially with a spinning motion.

“The wind spun the leaves around.”

4. verb

to create or produce something, especially a story, idea, or plan, by thinking or imagining.

“She spun a tale of adventure and bravery.”

5. noun

the act of spinning something, especially fibers or threads into a thread or yarn.

“The spinning of wool is an ancient craft.”

6. noun

a turn or revolution around a central point, especially of a spinning object.

“The ball spun around its axis.”

7. adjective

spinning or rotated, especially quickly.

“The spinning wheel was in motion.”